Recertification Field Days for CNC and Private Pesticide Applicators
The University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program is offering field days for pesticide applicator recertification. This class will offer outdoor, hands-on recertification training for both private and commercial/noncommercial (CNC) pesticide applicators. Private pesticide applicators who need to recertify in 2026 can attend a field day this summer, eliminating the need to attend a workshop or take the exam in January or February 2026.
There will be a variety of pesticide safety and application topic demonstrations and hands-on activities in a field day setting, including:
- In-field demonstration plots
- Nozzle selection and application techniques
- Drift management
- Mixing, loading, and container cleaning
- Integrated pest management
- Pest identification and management tools
- Drone application demonstration
- Seed treatment demonstrations and safety
Class cost is $100 for private pesticide applicators, $145 for CNC applicators with categories A & C, and $190 for CNC applicators with categories A, C, & H. These workshops will be held at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton on July 15 and the Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca on August 12 starting at 7:30 a.m. CNC applicators can register at z.umn.edu/pseeachworkshops. Private applicators can register at z.umn.edu/ppatfielddays.
Contact Extension Educator Sally Raymond at nels9091@umn.edu or (612) 626-2237 with any questions or issues.
