Private pesticide license training scheduled Feb. 9 in Amarillo

AMARILLO – Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Potter County is offering “Private Pesticide Applicator License Training” on Feb. 9 at the AgriLife Extension office, 3301 E. 10thAve., Amarillo.

The training session begins at 8 a.m. and will conclude before noon, said Brandon Boughen, AgriLife Extension agent for Potter County. The training will give participants the needed information to take the private applicator license test, which will be administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Cost is $60 and all materials will be provided, Boughen said.

Anyone in the Panhandle is encouraged to participate if they need a private pesticide applicator license, he said. The private pesticide applicator license is for agricultural producers and landowners who apply restricted-use pesticides to their own property.

Boughen is requesting attendees RSVP by Feb. 7 to reserve a seat. For further information, contact Boughen at 806-373-0713.
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