Registration has begun for a Seed Treatment Course through the Extension Office

Winneshiek County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, February 27th.

The registration fee is $35 on or before February 20th and $45 beginning February 21st. To register or to obtain additional information, call the Winneshiek County Extension Office at (563) 382-2949.

On-site registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the class, with the course running from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 4 and 10. Topics to be covered include recognition of sensitive areas as potentially impacted by pesticides, pests, pest management, and pesticides, pesticide labels, and seed treatment equipment. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered. Interested participants should bring their CCA number to the program.