CORE pesticide training classes draw big crowds each year at the Expo.

All of the classes are free to Willamette Valley Ag Expo attendees with paid admission ($4). No pre-registration is required. Four credits are available.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Let’s Talk about Calibration.” Andy Steinkamp, Berries Northwest

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Getting Tough with Pests and Going Soft on Pollinators.” Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “ODA’s Pesticide Analytical and Response Center, Types of Incidents, Case Studies and Lessons Learned.” Warren Hanson, Oregon Department of Agriculture

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Rodents: What We Thought We Knew, What We Know Now.” Jeff Weier, Sprague Pest Solutions

Thursday, Nov. 16

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Rodents: What We Thought We Knew, What We Know Now.” Jeff Weier, Sprague Pest Solutions

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Let’s Talk about Calibration.” Andy Steinkamp, Berries Northwest

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “ODA’s Pesticide Analytical and Response Center, Types of Incidents, Case Studies and Lessons Learned.” Warren Hanson, Oregon Department of Agriculture

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Getting Tough with Pests and Going Soft on Pollinators.” Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University