***Please note that the location has changed!! The workshop will now be at the Pine Grove Grange! ***
This course is designed to increase the knowledge of Spanish speaking orchard employees involved in pest management and pesticide use.
Please join the Hood River SWCD and Course Instructor Leo Garcia for two half-days of a Pest Management Workshop in Spanish. This course is designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of orchard employees involved in pest management and pesticide use. Topics covered will include: learning about the main pests and disease for pears, cherries and apples, different methods of control utilized by our industry, how to read and understand the pesticide label, general pesticide safety, and how to reduce the impact of pesticides in the environment. There will be 4 pesticide credits available each day in both Oregon and Washington, 8 credits for both classes.
The classes will be held Tuesday November 1st and Wednesday November 2nd from 8:00am-12:15pm at the **Pine Grove Grange 2935 Van Horn Dr., Hood River OR 97031**
***Please note that the location has changed!! The workshop will now be at the Pine Grove Grange! ***
Join us for both classes or just one! Classes are free but registration required!
To register online click here or contact Kris Schaedel at kris@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-368-4588
Tuesday\’s class will focus on understanding orchard pest and disease identification, life cycle, and methods of control
Wednesday\’s class will focus on understanding pesticide use, labels, mixing, safety and the environment
Instructor Bio: Course Instructor Leo Garcia of Wenatchee Valley is a tree fruit grower, educator, and industry specialist. Leo Garcia taught in the Wenatchee Valley College Agriculture Department since 1991. He is a retired Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program faculty member. His professional interests include Latino workforce education and tree fruit production, while his hobbies include farming and construction.
