NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Jill Guynn, County Director

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only session and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Pre-registration is required. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The session is in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture:

Testing Only – Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Noon – 3:00 p.m., to be held at the University of Illinois Extension – Marshall-Putnam Office, 509 Front Street, Henry.   To register please call the University of Illinois Extension-Marshall-Putnam Office by January 28th at 309-364-2356. There is no charge for the testing. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please indicate when registering.

Private Applicator Manuals and workbooks can be purchased online or at local Extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus. Questions may be directed to Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator, 309-364-2356.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp

If you have questions or need more information please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889.

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