Ag Group Herbicide Strategy Comments
Please read the letter that was sent to the EPA regarding the Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides. Many National, State and Regional Agricultural groups have signed this letter voicing their non support for this proposed strategy and the reasons why.
Ag Group Herbicide Strategy Comments (pdf; 496KB)
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2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 8, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
Come spend a few hours learning how to properly calibrate your sprayer and other considerations that should be taken into account for an effective spray season.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection
May 13, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- NYSDEC Mock Inspection
Portland, NY
Do you wonder what a NYSDEC inspection might look like? They are going to come and show us.
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