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       For those seeking certification as a Private Pesticide Applicator License

Initial certification to become a certified Private pesticide applicator requires the completion of an interactive, online Private Applicator training program. Administered by the University of Georgia Extension. The online training and testing requires a total time commitment of approximately 4-5 hours and a $25 fee.  Applicants MUST be able to read and understand a label.

Access to online Training Courses for pesticide training certification view site here. Georgia Professional Certification Course Access

You should have 3 credit hours every five years from your certification date.  To view your credit hours Click here to open website: http://www.kellysolutions.com/GA/applicators/

 

UGA EXTENSION OFFICES CLOSED DATES for 2023-2024   Holiday Schedules    


Upcoming Events
  • Sep 25 - Sep 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Grady County You can receive your ServSafe Manager Certification through this nationally recognized food safety sanitation course. The class is 12+ instruction hours and exam proctored by a Certified ServSafe Trainer. This course meets the new GA Food Code requirements, is certified through the National Restaurant Association, and includes the course book, supplies, educational materials, exam, instruction, and refreshments. Successful completion of the exam provides certification. The class fee of $150.00 includes a course book, supplies, educational materials, exams, and instructions.
    • Cairo, GA - (52.0 Miles)
  • Sep 26 - Sep 27 CANCELLED - ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training We provide Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® program. UGA Extension has been offering ServSafe® manager and employee (Food Handler) certification programs throughout the state since 1997. The ServSafe® Manager Exam is a very detailed 90-question multiple choice test. Examinees must score a 70% to obtain ServSafe® Manager Certification. Each two-day course offered includes course instruction by a certified ServSafe® instructor and proctor, an updated ServSafe® Manager book, a certification exam and light refreshments. The course goes from 9 am-3:30 pm on both days with a break for lunch on your own.
    • Conyers, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • Sep 27 UGA Master Forager 2023-2024 Learn how to safely wild harvest with UGA Extension. This series will cover topics ranging from acorn processing to uses for herbaceous plants to a dye project through a 12-month hands-on series. Five full day programs will cover a wide array of topics while four optional labs provide opportunities to dive deeper and forage through the seasons. Finish up the year with a foraging graduation for those who successfully complete the series. Space in this series is limited to 20 participants to allow for as much hands-on experience as possible. September 27* October 4 October 18* November Off December Off January 24* February 28 March 27* April 24 May 29* June 26 July 31* *Full day program at UGA Research and Education Gardens in Griffin All other programs will be optional labs 1:00 - 3:00 pm, locations TBA An equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, disability institution.
    • Griffin, GA - (158.0 Miles)
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  • Restoring the Earth Restoring the Earth Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 9/21/2023
  • Brewery Business Brewery Business The August workshop centered around the logistical and cultural side of brewing, including opening a brewery. By Lillian Dickens | Published: 9/20/2023
  • Danielle Essandoh Danielle Essandoh At 8 years old, Danielle Essandoh unearthed a fascination with agriculture and never looked back. By Amanda Budd | Published: 9/19/2023
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Upcoming Events
  • Sep 28 Quick Breads Come learn bread-making skills and make a Pumpkin Loaf. Thursday, Sept. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm, pre-register by Wed., Sept. 27. In the Candy Room at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany. Materials Fee is $10.00.
    • Albany, GA - (53.0 Miles)
  • Nov 7 - Nov 8 Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Area Contest 4-H Event
    • Tifton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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  • Restoring the Earth Restoring the Earth Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 9/21/2023
  • Brewery Business Brewery Business The August workshop centered around the logistical and cultural side of brewing, including opening a brewery. By Lillian Dickens | Published: 9/20/2023
  • Danielle Essandoh Danielle Essandoh At 8 years old, Danielle Essandoh unearthed a fascination with agriculture and never looked back. By Amanda Budd | Published: 9/19/2023
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