Announcements
Jan 26, 2012 Resistance Management Information from the Weed Science Society of America.
Go to the web site: http://wssa.net/LessonModules/herbicide-resistant-weeds/ There are five lessons about how to best management resistance on your farm..
Nov. 3, 2011 - International Survey of Agricultural Pesticide User Education in 13 Countries
OECD Survey on Education, Training and Certification of Agricultural Pesticide Users, Trainers and Advisors, and Other Pesticide Communicators: Survey Results - Series on Pesticides No. 54
www.oecd.org/officialdocuments/publicdisplaydocumentpdf/?cote=ENV/JM/MONO(2010)44&docLanguage=En
“This document is the report of the “OECD Survey on Education, Training and Certification of Agricultural Pesticide Users, Trainers and Advisors, and Other Pesticide Communicators” that was carried out between April and August 2009. Thirteen countries participated in the survey: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.
The objectives of the survey were to learn about OECD member countries’ approaches to pesticide training and certification and determine how to measure the effectiveness of training and its effects on health and the environment.”
Also another OECD publication of interest:
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/21/18/44033853.pdf
REPORT OF THE SEMINAR ON PESTICIDE RISK REDUCTION THROUGH EDUCATION /TRAINING THE TRAINERS
SEPT 13, 2011 - Pesticide Safety Training in Sierra Leone
I had the opportunity to assist Njala University in developing a training program in pesticide safety for Agro-Chemical dealers in Sierra Leone in July 2011. View my presentation about my experience:
Part One (Project Outline) (4 min wmv),
Part Two (Pesticides) (4 min wmv), and
Part Three (photos) (7 minutes wmv).
Read my reports from this project: Needs Assessment, Learning Objectives and Training Manual.
On July 29, I gave a presentation to the Sierra Leone Ministry Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security.
Read about the Scope of Work for Agro-Dealer Training for Sierra Leone as authored by World Vision.
Dr. A. Tom Roberts, World Vision, describes the concept and development of Agriculture Business Centres in Sierra Leone (9 minutes).
Mr. Norman, Lecturer at Njala University talks about pesticide use in Sierra Leone (2 minutes)
JUNE 29, 2011 - What does Re-Entry Period mean?
People can be exposed to a pesticide if they enter a treatment area too soon after a pesticide has been applied. Exposure levels after application can be as high as those during application. Wait for the re-entry time to pass before entering or allowing anyone without protective equipment to enter the treated area. If someone must enter the area sooner, make sure that the person wears the personal protective equipment and clothing that is stated on the product label.
JUNE 20, 2011 - URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has information on their web site about urban gardening. Visit the OMAFRA Website.
MAY 4, 2009 - GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT GIANT RAGWEED
A giant ragweed population in Essex County, is the first suspected Canadian case of resistance to the popular herbicide glyphosate. Read more on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Website.
APRIL 22, 2009 - COSMETIC PESTICIDES BAN
Ontario’s lawns, gardens, school yards and parks are a lot healthier since the province’s cosmetic pesticides ban came into effect on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. For the full article visit the Ministry of the Environment Website.