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Credit Calendar
- Recertification Training Opportunities
- Online and home study courses
- Other New England States' programs
- Videos
For information on recertification meetings and credits, contact John Pietroski at 207-287-7543 or john.t.pietroski@maine.gov.
For information on recertification meetings and credits for potato growers in Aroostook County, contact UMCE-Presque Isle at 207-764-3361.
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| CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR | ||
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| Throughout the year | Safety Works! Maine Department of Labor. Respirator and hazard communication classes approved for credits. All other classes considered on a case-by-case basis. Schedule on-line For more information, contact Maine DOL 207-623-7900 or toll-free 1-877-SAFE-345 (1-877-723-3345). |
All Applicators |
Throughout the Year |
Food Industry Sanitation Auditors Seminars. Locations all over the US. Information and registration details at: Food Industry Sanitation Auditors or contact Paul Laughlin at 913-782-6399 or info@fisaconsulting.com. Many credits |
Food Processing & Fumigation |
Throughout the Year |
Turf, Outdoor & Indoor Ornamental |
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(Also automatically approved for Maine credits) |
New Hampshire: New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food Training (PDF) |
| Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Amherst Recertifcation Workshops | |
| Vermont: Vermont Agency of Agricluture Course Finder | |
| Connecticut Connecticut DEEP: Recertification Meetings for Supervisors Connecticut DEEP: Private Applicator Recertification Meetings |
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| Rhode Island: Rhode Island DEM Pesticide Safety & IPM Training | |
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If you cannot attend any of above programs, you can earn up to two credits per recertification period for Private and Commercial Operator Applicators and up to three for Commercial Masters by renting and viewing videotapes. Approved tapes are available from the Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District office in Bangor. To earn credit you must request the quiz for recertification when renting the tape; complete the quiz and return it to the Board of Pesticides Control, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028. You must score at least 80% on the quiz to receive credit. The quizzes are multiple choice and true/false questions. If you watch the entire video, the quiz should be easy to complete. One credit is given for each hour of video tape viewed. To rent the tapes contact the Farm Video Center at Penobscot County SWCD at 207-990-3676 (press #3 after the initial recording to get the SWCD). You can also get more information on their web site. |