Webinar based series to be held at Sunnyview

As a reminder, Penn State Extension is offering a series of five winter update meetings for growers in the horticulture industry.

Each of the meetings will offer 2 core and 2 category credits toward pesticide license certification.

The live, webinar based series will be offered at the Butler County Extension office located in Building 10 on the grounds of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler. The address is 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler.

Dates and categories for each session are as follows. All sessions are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Jan. 15 — categories 07, 18, 23 and private

• Jan. 24 — categories 05, 06, 18, 23 and private

• Feb. 7 — categories 06, 18, 22, 23 and private

• Feb. 18 — categories 06, 07, 10, 18, 23 and private

• March 1 — categories 05, 06, 18, 23 and private.

Space is limited and registration is required to reserve your seat.

There is a $5 per person registration fee for each update meeting. Walk-ins will be accepted only if seating is available. Call 724-287-4761, Ext. 222, to register.

Pesticide Updates “2+2 Series”

It’s a new year, and if you hold a private pesticide applicator’s license, you will have received a notice from the state Department of Agriculture reminding you to attend an update session for the credits necessary to keep your license current.

Cooperative extension in Butler County will offer three opportunities for obtaining update credits through the “2 + 2 series” of evening meetings.

All of the sessions will be held at the Butler County Extension Office located in Building 10 on the grounds of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as follows:

• Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.

• Feb. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pending PDA approval, all of the meetings will provide two core and two category credits. Topics for the three sessions are pending and will be announced as soon as they are available.

Seating is limited to the first 40 paid registrants and registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted only if seating is available.

Registration fee is $5 per person for each session. Registrations are being accepted at the Butler County Extension Office. For more information, call 724-287-4761, Ext. 222.

The “2 + 2 series” is also being offered in neighboring counties, with afternoon sessions available in some locations. A complete list of locations and times will be sent to all pesticide applicator license holders.

Individuals that need credits for categories other than those offered can also contact the Extension Office for information on additional trainings offered at other locations in Western Pennsylvania.

Livestock Home Study Courses

Are you interested in running a profitable beef, sheep or meat goat operation? Are you interested in learning livestock production practices in your own home on your own schedule?

If the answer to these questions is yes, consider participating in one of three home study courses being offered by Penn State Extension.

Courses are being offered for beef, sheep and market goat production beginning Feb. 6. Each course will cover topics including, but not limited to: Basic Production, Nutrition, Reproduction, Health Issues, Marketing, and Financial Management.

Courses may be done through the mail or through the Internet and e-mail. Courses taken through the mail cost $80 and courses done through the Internet and e-mail cost $45. Internet participants may also purchase a CD of materials for $25. The CD is included with the surface mail option.

Registration deadline is Jan. 28. Register at http://agsci.psu.edu/livestock-course. Register by phone at 877-489-1398.

Copies of the program information brochure are available by calling the Butler Extension Office at 724-287-4761, Ext. 227.

This material is submitted by Donna Zang, extension director, and the staff of the Penn State Extension office at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center complex.