The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Deptartment of Agriculture is required for producers who wish to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Agricultural producers who need to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety training every five years, and must be 18 years of age and directly involved in the production of agricultural commodities to obtain this license. 

In response to covid-19, in-person training sessions will have masks and sanitizer available for those who wish to use them. Both virtual and in-person events will be offered this season. 

Each farm must have a copy of the M87 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Manual.

PAT Classes will last approximately two hours and are scheduled in Fayette on January 31, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Howard County Extension Center, 600 W. Morrison, Ste. 17. For information and to register, call (660) 248-2272.