District 2 Winter Newsletter

Dear District 2 Private Applicators, 

The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program (MSU PEP) is updating its email list. In order to continue receiving these quarterly newsletters please fill out the online form provided at the button below. The information you provide will only be shared with MSU Extension and the Montana Department of Agriculture. Your email will be used to send you information on your pesticide license, updates on the pesticide licensing program and upcoming events in your area. Your information will not be given away or sold. If you do not have a pesticide license you can still receive emails from our program by filling out the same form. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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License Status

You are now in the third year of your five-year recertification cycle. You have until December 31, 2024 to obtain the six required recertification credits in order to renew your license for the next cycle. We encourage applicators to obtain these credits throughout the cycle and not all in the last year. Remember, your local MSU Extension Agent is available to answer questions about events, licensing or pesticide issues. You can always contact the MSU Pesticide Education Program as well. 

Upcoming Webinars for Recertification Credits

The following list of webinars available for private applicator credits are hosted by various organizations. Please use the information provided to register for each event. This list is not comprehensive. Webinars are added as they are sent to the MDA for approval. Use the instructions above to search for more webinars. 

Upcoming Onsite Events in District 2

The following list of private applicator events are hosted by various organizations in your district. Please use the provided contact information for each event to register and obtain more information. This list is not comprehensive and only represents a few currently approved courses. Courses are added as they are sent to the MDA for approval. Use the MDA Course Locator to search for more events.

  • January 11. Livingston. Pesticide Education Webinar Series: Herbicides How do they Work? Live viewing. Theresa Pospichal, 406-222-4156 or [email protected]. 1 PA Credit. 
  • January 12. Townsend. Rancher Roundtable. Allison Kosto, 406-266-9242 or [email protected]. 2 PA Credits. 
  • January 13. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #1. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.
  • January 27. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #2. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.
  • January 27 and 28. Fairmont. AMTOPP Conference and Trade Show. Trudie Southwick, 406-204-0100 or [email protected]. Various credits available.
  • February 9. Three Forks. Crop School. Allison Kosto, 406-266-9242 or [email protected]. 2 PA Credits. 
  • February 10. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #3. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.
  • February 24. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #4. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.
  • March 10. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #5. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.
  • February 24. Helena. The Mid-Mountain Pest Education Series #6. Mat Walter, 406-447-8350 or [email protected]. 3 PA Credits.

MT AgCast Presents IPM

Montana State University Extension presents the Montana AgCast, a series designed for the benefit of the Montana agriculture producer. Regardless if you are in the pickup feeding or in the tractor seeding, MSU Extension will be bringing you new and interesting content straight to your ears. Our podcast is produced to bring you the insights from MSU agriculture professionals and researchers so that you can get up-to-date information outside of the classroom and off the page

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Private applicator District 2 recertification cycle

 

Montana Private Applicator District 2 consists of the following counties in Southwest Montana: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, and Silver Bow. District 2's five-year recertification cycle expires on 12/31/2024. Applicators wishing to renew their license will need to obtain six recertification credits by this date. You can look up your current credits online, as well as look for currently available pesticide education courses.

 

MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program 
P.O. Box 172900 Bozeman, MT 59717-2900
406-994-5067 or 406-994-5178
[email protected]
pesticides.montana.edu

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