LIBERTY, NY— A day-long pesticide re-certification training opportunity for conventional and organic farmers will take place on Wednesday, May 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County will host this program at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Participants will earn New York State Department of Environmental Conservation pesticide re-certification credits for NY 1a, 21, 22, 23 and PA 00, PC, 01, 02, 03, 18. Lunch will be provided.

Topics to be covered include organic pesticide management practice, corn and small grain insect pests and diseases.

Cost to attend is $35 per person or $30 for CCE enrollees. Lunch is included. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Email srb46@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180. Donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.