Join the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District for an all-day sprayer calibration training in Spanish or English March 9 (Spanish) and March 10 (English and Spanish). Register at heather@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-386-4588. Space is limited.
Join the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District for an all-day sprayer calibration training in Spanish or English March 9 (Spanish) and March 10 (English and Spanish). Register at heather@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-386-4588. Space is limited.
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Join the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District for an all-day sprayer calibration training in Spanish or English. Participants will get both classroom and field experience in:
Understanding the function and maintenance of sprayer parts
Practical ways to calibrate equipment so sprays are delivered accurately
Configuring sprayers to plant height and canopy density to reduce pesticide drift
Evaluating the effectiveness of their equipment setup by checking coverage in orchards
Spanish classes available March 9 or 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; English class available March 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pine Grove Grange, 2835 Van Horn Drive, Hood River. Cost is $30 per person, with lunch and snacks included; 6 pesticide credits are available.
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