CORE Pesticide Training Classes

Tuesday and  Thursday during the Willamette Valley Ag Expo

We offer CORE Pesticide Training Classes during the expo. These classes are designed to provide essential education and certification for pesticide application, ensuring best practices and safety in agricultural operations. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, ensure compliance, and promote safe and effective pesticide use.

Courses are complimentary with paid expo admission. Expo admission is $5 at the door, parking if free.

Class Schedule

  • A maximum of 4 ag credits are available.
  • Must be seated for entire 4 hours for credits.
  • No Registration Required.

Tuesday, November 17

10:30am – Snail and Slug Management, Rory Mc Donnell (Oregon State University) 

11:30am – PPE and Worker Protection, Vanessa Vassilaros (Oregon Department of Agriculture)

-Lunch Break-

1:30pm – Vole Management, Christy Tanner (Oregon State University)

2:30pm – Integrated Pest Management, Dalila Rendon (Oregon State University)


Thursday, November 19

10:30am – Snail and Slug Management, Rory Mc Donnell (Oregon State University) 

11:30am – PPE and Worker Protection, Vanessa Vassilaros (Oregon Department of Agriculture)

-Lunch Break-

1:30pm – Vole Management, Christy Tanner (Oregon State University)

2:30pm – Integrated Pest Management, Dalila Rendon (Oregon State University)

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