Events

11/18/2009- Ornamental & Turfgrass Applicators
The 2009 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 2, 3O, 3T, 3OT and 10. Topics to be covered include pesticide labels; pesticide stewardship; equipment calibration and safe application techniques and drift; white grubs in turfgrasses; cultural care of turfgrass stands; and a p

11/24/2009- Commerical Ag Weed, Insect & Plant Disease Mgt
The 2009 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10. Topics to be covered include equipment calibration, safe application techniques and drift; pesticide labels; pesticide stewardship topics; pests and pest management. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Continuing Ed

11/24/2009- Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Waterloo
The update meeting delivers the latest crop production recommendations, news and information directly from Iowa State University Extension. Topic updates include weed, insect, crop disease, and soil nutrient management. The meeting is a convenient way to obtain continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisers, as well as recertification for c

12/02/2009- Pest Control Operators
The 2009 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7A, 7B, 8 and 10. The course will cover topics such as safe application techniques and calibration; pests and pest management; pesticides and pesticide labels; and laws and regulations.

12/02/2009- Fumigation (commercial & private applicators)
The 2009 course (DATE CHANGE)will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7C (Fumigation) and 10 (Demonstration and Research). The course will cover topics such as safe application techniques; pests and pest management; and pesticides and pesticide labels.

12/07/2009- Black Hawk County Extension Council Meeting

12/09/2009- ServSafe
Black Hawk County Extension is offering special training to help food establishments meet the industry standards in food safety.

01/05/2010- GrowingOn 2010
3 hour meeting, with meal sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America in 19 different Iowa locations. Steve Johnson, ISU Extension will be presenting on Crop Market Outlook & Risk Management Strategies. All participants must notify their local FCSA Office or register on-line.

01/27/2010- Crop Advantage-Waterloo
The Crop Advantage Series of meetings is designed for producers and agribusinesses. They offer research-based information to help producers make sound management decisions for the 2010 growing season. CCA credits and PRIVATE pesticide applicator recertification will also be offered.

02/03/2010- ServSafe
Black Hawk County Extension is offering special training to help food establishments meet the industry standards in food safety.