The following Agriculture articles printed in the 2020 Winter edition of the Oldham County Extension Newsletter.

Beef Quality & Care Assurance Certification

Producers can complete their Beef Quality & Care Assurance Certification online or in-person by appointment. This certification is required of those receiving cost-share funds for a CAIP beef or dairy project. BQCA is also a requirement for those selling calves at CPH-45 sales and may be required for other beef marketing programs.

An online option is available for completing Beef Quality & Care Assurance Certification. BQCA instructions and online training link are available at: afs.ca.uky.edu/beef/irm

Please call 502-222-9453 to make an in-person appointment.

• Mask-wearing and social distancing are required.
• Expect to be here for about 1.5 hours. You will watch videos, complete tests, and go over tests while you are here.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification

Producers can complete Private Pesticide Applicator Certification via Zoom online or in-person by making an appointment. A private applicator license is required for any producer purchasing and applying restricted use pesticides.

Online trainings have been scheduled for 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on December 15, January 12, and February 9. Please register to attend one of these trainings to receive certification.

• Provide a valid email address when you register.
• You will receive an email message with the meeting link once registered. Note that you can use Zoom for free to participate in these trainings.
• You will receive paperwork to complete in the mail or you may pick it up at the office.
• Once you’ve attended an online training, complete the paperwork and return it to the Extension Office.

Please call 502-222-9453 to make an in-person appointment.

• Mask-wearing and social distancing are required.
• Expect to be here for about 1.5 hours. You will watch videos, complete tests, and go over tests while you are here.

Written by Traci Missun, Oldham County Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent.