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Private pesticide applicator recertification field day - Waseca

Who qualifies to attend and receive recertification credit? 

  • Private pesticide applicators whose certification expires in 2026 can attend one of the field days to fulfill their recertification requirement. 
  • Attending a field day in 2025 allows eligible applicators to avoid attending a workshop or taking the exam in January or February 2026.
  • If your certification expires in a different year, contact Tana Haugen-Brown at [email protected] or 763-260-4423 to confirm eligibility for recertification credit.

NOTE: New applicators or applicators with expired licenses are required to take the exam to certify. 

About Field Days

  • Allow additional time to find parking and walk to the starting destination; in some cases, paid parking is required.
  • You will be active outdoors, including walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, standing, and bending over.
  • Bring additional water, a rain poncho, a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring a camping/lawn chair for the field plot visit (optional).
  • Private applicator participants must bring a photo ID and their applicator card for the field day check-in and attend from 7:30 a.m. to noon to receive credit.
  • All events are rain or shine, so plan accordingly.
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch and water are provided.

Audience

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Cost

$100 (includes lunch and refreshments)

Interested in attending for educational purposes only? You can register at a reduced rate of $50 if you do not need recertification credit. Lunch and refreshments are included. For a discount code, contact Sally Raymond at [email protected] or 612-626-2237.

Registration

Registration is required. Private applicator participants must bring a photo ID and applicator card for check-in. You must attend from 7:30 a.m. to noon to receive credit.

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Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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