Farm and Chemical SafetyTraining & Certification Programs

The curriculum covers essential maintenance protocols for clean grain elevators, feeder house chains, and headers to prevent mid-season downtime. We also analyze specialized harvest scenarios, including green soybean management and residue distribution, while highlighting the long-term impact of uniform spreading on next year’s crop performance. Participants walk through precise grain loss check procedures using industry-standard mobile apps and drop-pan methods to differentiate between header and threshing losses. This event is designed to help everyone navigate common harvest pinch points and optimize in-cab technology, ensuring maximum field efficiency and confidence in the weeks following the program. Target audience is combine operators.

Designed for a wide range of attendees, from curious farmers to licensed spray drone applicators and agtech startups. This full-day workshop will provide both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into the world of agricultural drone spraying, including compliance and regulatory for personal versus custom applicators, general operations, and set up and safety. Workshop includes hands on demonstrations from multiple spray drone providers.

Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions in the farming operation. Each Crop Advantage meeting is an approved continuing education course for Iowa private pesticide applicators. Additionally, these meetings are approved for continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs).

Participants gain a better understanding of how planter downforce systems function, differences in settings of high speed vs. conventional planters, evaluation of wear parts and maintenance, and data management for planters. Intended audience includes: Ag Industry Professional, Farm Owner/Operator and Extension Professionals.

The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, which is a component of the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, focuses on balancing nutrient applications with crop requirements to optimize crop production while reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. The University of Maryland Extension Nutrient Management Program helps farmers comply with the Water Quality Act to protect the Chesapeake Bay by promoting effective and environmentally sound nutrient application. Find the next event or training near you.

The University of Maryland Extension runs the state’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). The goal of the program is to provide pesticide applicators with education and training that address human and environmental safety while supporting effective management of pests. All applicators of restricted use pesticides have to be certified in accordance with EPA regulations and state and tribal laws. Maryland also requires all commercial pesticide applicators to be certified. The Maryland Department of Agriculture issues pesticide certification while the University of Maryland Extension assists with the training and education of applicators.

Course designed to help prospective commercial or public pesticide applicators study for the pesticide applicator core certification exam through educational videos and short readings.

Prepare for Rhode Island’s pesticide license exam with this voluntary prep class. Covers application principles and state laws.

Explore resources and training for raising sheep and goats - great for small-scale livestock producers and hobby farmers.

Prepare for commercial or noncommercial pesticide certification with Nebraska Extension’s targeted training - covering safety, regulations, and application techniques for professional use.

Get certified to apply restricted-use pesticides on your farm with Nebraska’s private applicator training - available online or in-person to meet state and federal requirements.

Learn how to safely apply pesticides through irrigation systems with this Nebraska-based training. Covers state regulations and best practices. Required for certification in chemigation.

This 16-week online course dives deep into how toxins affect animals, especially pets. You’ll learn how poisons impact different organs, how to recognize symptoms, and how to treat common intoxications. Designed for licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, it offers 40 hours of continuing education credit.

Need a license to apply restricted-use pesticides in Missouri? This online course gives you the training required by the state. It’s self-paced and includes 10 modules. Designed for farmers 18+ and provisional licenses for teens in licensed households. Certificate provided upon completion.

Prepare for Illinois pesticide certification exams with expert-led training and up-to-date regulatory guidance from the PSEP team - designed for both private and commercial applicators.

Become certified to use restricted-use pesticides in South Dakota with SDSU’s free, flexible training options - available online, via webinar, or through proctored exams.

Stay current on turf and landscape management with this two-day seminar. Earn pesticide license credits while learning from Purdue experts about the latest technology and best practices.

Designed for pesticide applicators, these courses cover herbicide techniques, invasive plant management, and water quality impacts - great for anyone needing certification or recertification in safe pesticide use.

This certification course teaches FDA-compliant safety practices for animal food production - perfect for feed manufacturers and facility managers.

Teens aged 14–15 can earn certification to legally operate tractors and machinery on farms. This training covers safety, legal rules, and hands-on operation. Required unless working on a parent-owned farm.

Get certified to handle restricted-use pesticides with NDSU’s EPA-compliant training program - offering study materials, local testing, and recertification options for agricultural professionals.

Prepare for Michigan’s pesticide applicator exam with this 4-hour review session. Covers the National Core Manual and includes testing the same day.

Protect your team and meet EPA standards with Kansas State’s pesticide safety resources, including training materials, compliance guides, and certification support for agricultural professionals.

Learn how to prevent workplace injuries with this 30-hour OSHA course tailored for ag workers. Covers safety, hazard avoidance, and workers’ rights. Includes hands-on training at a commercial facility.

Stay certified and safe with Iowa’s Pesticide Safety Education Program. Offers continuing instruction courses (CICs) and resources for safe pesticide use.

Designed for agricultural workers in American Samoa, this training ensures safe pesticide handling and compliance with local regulations.

Comprehensive farm safety training covering OSHA regulations, tractor and equipment safety, confined spaces, and developing a farm safety plan for your operation.