
CORE Pesticide Training Classes
Tuesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 16
Classes are from 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30 – 3:30pm.
- Courses are complimentary with paid expo admission. Expo admission is $4 at the door, parking if free.
- A maximum of 4 credits are available.
- Must be seated for entire 4 hours for credits.
- No Registration Required.
Classes Provided by:

Tuesday, November 14
10:30 to 11:30
Let’s Talk About Calibration
Andy Steinkamp, Berries Northwest
Andy Steinkamp is a Ranch Manager for Berries Northwest focusing on blueberry production. He lives in Brooks, OR and grew up in Willamette Valley. Andy is a graduate of the University of Idaho in Agriculture Systems Management. He has spent his career in agriculture working with growers at Wilco/Valley Ag and as a grower himself.
11:30 to 12:30
Getting Tough with Pests and Going Soft on Pollinators
Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University
Andony Melathopoulos is Associate Professor of Pollinator Health in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. He leads the Oregon Bee Project and hosts a weekly podcast, PolliNation.
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 to 2:30
ODA’s Pesticide Analytical & Response Center, Types of Incidents, Case Studies, and Lessons Learned
Warren Hanson, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Warren Hanson is the coordinator of the Pesticide Analytical & Response Center at the Oregon Department of Agriculture. He has a master’s degree in environmental science from Oklahoma State University and has a background in pesticide toxicology and entomology. Before working at ODA, Warren worked at the National Pesticide Information Center, where he logged over 9,000 inquiries from the public about pesticide risk, environmental fate, and other related topics.
2:30 to 3:30
Rodents: What We Thought We Knew, What We Know Now
Jeff Weier, Sprague Pest Solutions
Jeff Weier has worked in the pest control industry since 1973 and retired in 2020. He is now working as a consultant to Sprague, the Pest Control and food processing industries. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University and is Board Certified Entomologist. He holds pest control licenses and/or certifications in eight states. Jeff has extensive experience working with rodents, bedbugs, stored product insects, fumigation, pheromones, and food plant sanitation.
Thursday, November 16
10:30 to 11:30
Rodents: What We Thought We Knew, What We Know Now
Jeff Weier, Sprague Pest Solutions
Jeff Weier has worked in the pest control industry since 1973 and retired in 2020. He is now working as a consultant to Sprague, the Pest Control and food processing industries. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University and is Board Certified Entomologist. He holds pest control licenses and/or certifications in eight states. Jeff has extensive experience working with rodents, bedbugs, stored product insects, fumigation, pheromones, and food plant sanitation.
11:30 to 12:30
Let’s Talk About Calibration
Andy Steinkamp, Berries Northwest
Andy Steinkamp is a Ranch Manager for Berries Northwest focusing on blueberry production. He lives in Brooks, OR and grew up in Willamette Valley. Andy is a graduate of the University of Idaho in Agriculture Systems Management. He has spent his career in agriculture working with growers at Wilco/Valley Ag and as a grower himself.
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 to 2:30
ODA’s Pesticide Analytical & Response Center, Types of Incidents, Case Studies, and Lessons Learned
Warren Hanson, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Warren Hanson is the coordinator of the Pesticide Analytical & Response Center at the Oregon Department of Agriculture. He has a master’s degree in environmental science from Oklahoma State University and has a background in pesticide toxicology and entomology. Before working at ODA, Warren worked at the National Pesticide Information Center, where he logged over 9,000 inquiries from the public about pesticide risk, environmental fate, and other related topics.
2:30 to 3:30
Getting Tough with Pests and Going Soft on Pollinators
Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University
Andony Melathopoulos is Associate Professor of Pollinator Health in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. He leads the Oregon Bee Project and hosts a weekly podcast, PolliNation.