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Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

2019 Annual Certified Private Applicator (Grower) Workshop

Date: December 05, 2019

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.

Address:
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial
1351 Maple Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Registration Required: No

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The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures’ 2019 Annual Certified Private Applicator (Grower) Workshop is scheduled for December 5, 2019 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.

  • Registration starts at 8:00 AM, with the workshop beginning at 9:00 AM.
  • The pre-registration fee is $10.00, and registration fee at the door is $20.00.

Two hours of continuing education units have been approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1 hour Laws and Regulations and 1 hour Other).

Pre-Registration

  • Pre-registration fee is $10 per person.
  • Payment must be received by Monday, December 2, 2019 by 4:00 pm to receive pre-registration rate.
  • Pre-registration fee may be submitted by mail or paid in person at our office (cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard accepted at our office).
  • Registration fees are non-refundable.

Register the day of the workshop at the door

  • On-site registration fee is $20 per person.
  • Registration begins at 8:00 am.
  • Please note: Only cash or check is accepted on-site.
  • Registration fees are non-refundable.

For additional information, please call the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures at (707) 565-2371. We hope to see you there!

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 Registration
Lobby
9:00 - 9:05 Introduction
Dan Curtin, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner
9:05 - 9:35 Department Update
Tony Linegar, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
9:35 - 10:05 Common Violations, Fieldworker Safety
Sidney Bastura, Department of Pesticide Regulation Senior Environmental Specialist
10:05 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:00 Schools, PURS, Bee Regulations
Beverly Hammond, Agricultural Biologist III
11:00 - 11:25 VESCO Update
Andy Casarez, Agricultural & Vineyard Conservation Coordinator
11:25 - 11:55 New Invasive Pests
Cindy Kron, UCCE Sonoma, IPM Advisor
11:55 - 12:00 Closing Comments
Dan Curtin, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner