The University of Missouri Extension is offering pesticide applicator training classes at several locations in the KMMO listening area.

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety training every five years.

Each farm must have a copy of the M87 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Manual which can be purchased on site for $25 or online (https://extension.missouri.edu/m87). Please have this manual with you during training.

PAT Classes will last approximately 2 hours. The locations are in Cooper, Howard, and Saline County. The times and locations are listed below:

-At 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at the MFA Training Center, located at 1761 Industrial Drive in Boonville. To register, contact Cooper County Extension Center at 660-882-5661.
-At 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 at the Pilot Grove Coop Shop, located at 12302 Highway 135 in Pilot Grove.
-At 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 at the Howard County Extension Center, located at 600 West Morrison in Fayette. To register, contact the Howard County Extension Center at 660-248-2272.
-At 1 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 at the Saline County Extension Center, located at 353 South Lafayette in Marshall. to register, contact the Saline County Extension Center at 660-886-6908.