Aug. 29, 2007
Extension to Offer Pasture, Meadow Pesticide Training in September
Writer: Lorri Jones, 281-855-5620,LJones@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Wayne Thompson, 281-855-5600,WHThompson@ag.tamu.edu
HOUSTON–Texas Cooperative Extension in Harris County will offer
pesticide applicator training on managing pastures and meadows from 3:30-9
p.m., Sept. 14 in the Extension auditorium, 3033 Bear Creek Drive.
Topics to be presented are:
- "Integrated Toxic Plant Management," Dr. Catherine Barr, Texas
Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory toxicologist;
- "Plant Identification - A Primer on Botany," Dr. Carol Brouwer,
Extension agent for horticulture in Harris County; and
- "Pesticide Labels and Label Interpretation," Wayne Thompson,
Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Harris County.
Professionals who complete the course will be eligible for five
Structural Pest Control Board units or one unit in laws and regulations,
two units in general education and two units in integrated pest management
from the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Registration by Sept. 10 is $25; on-site registration is $30. The cost
covers materials and an evening meal.
For more registration information, visit
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/anr/events.htm or call 281-855-5600.
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