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Impact Report
| For plan | Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Chaves County) |
| Date | October 29, 2009, 6:18 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Pesticide CEU Workshop The agent conducted a Pesticide Applicator License Continuing Education Workshop to assist New Mexico pesticide license holders in securing continuing education for their pesticide licenses. Topics included “Gopher and Prairie Dog Management,” “Noxious Weed Management,” “IPM of Insects in the Pecos Valley,” “Alfalfa Variety Selection as a Component of IPM,” and “Grass ID and Brush Control Basics.” Forty-six attendees received five CEU’s, making it possible to renew their pesticide license for the licensing period whiling gaining knowledge of integrated pest management, and pesticide safety. Utilizing IPM techniques has a significant impact on our environment and gives the agriculture producers a choice of management tools to utilize. In addition, pesticide license holders can significantly reduce pesticide application costs by applying pesticides themselves, valued at an average of $120.00 per hour. |