Join Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Palouse Conservation District, and a panel of industry leaders to learn about how to meet new pesticide label requirements on Tuesday, February 18th from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. The event will be held at the McGregor Training Center (401 Airport Road, Colfax, WA).
This farmer-focused program will feature a panel discussion with industry leaders and a workshop activity to help folks prepare for mitigation surrounding new pesticide requirements. Two pesticide credits available for participation and refreshments will be provided. Please register by Tuesday, February 11th.
For questions about event registration, contact alicial@palousecd.org or (509) 553-1845.
For questions about the event, contact mdrennan@agr.wa.gov or (360) 280-6849.
Agenda
8:00 am Coffee/donuts
8:15 am Introductions
8:30 am Background on runoff/erosion mitigation menu followed by panel discussion
Patrik Hornstrand, WSDA Compliance
Kevin Davis, NRCS
Abigail Nickelson, WSDA Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
Jason Johnston, YARA
9:20 am Break
9:30 am Runoff/erosion mitigation menu: workshop and case studies
10:20 am Break
10:30 am Case study discussion
10:50 am Discussion on WSDA activities in the future
11:10 am Overview of incentive programs
11:30 am Workshop ends
If you’re unavailable to attend the event but would like to share your experience, take WSDA’s survey. The survey is anonymous. WSDA will use the information to provide feedback to EPA about the conservation practices they are offering as mitigations.
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