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Pesticide Safety and Education Taught in Spanish

Cesar Asuaje will be offering pesticide safety and education classes in Spanish.

Classes are designed to help participants perform pesticide related tasks more safely and to help prepare for restricted use pesticide exams. Participants with English reading skills are encouraged to take the restricted use pesticide exam, in English, following the class.

Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register for either class, please contact Cesar Asuaje at 561-233-1727.

Worker Protection Standard Train the Trainer

A train the trainer class will be offered at the Belle Glade Extension Office. Class participants will be certified as trainers for both Agricultural Workers and Handlers. A $10 registration fee includes a copy of the WPS “How to Comply Manual” and all course materials. Pre-registration is required. CEU’S will be available for licensed pesticide applicators. For more information, or to register for the class, please call Chris at 561-996-1655.