Agriculture & Natural Resources

What We Do

ANR Educators provide research based, unbiased information and programs on a variety of topics including: land conservation, crops, ag business, K-12 ag education opportunities, livestock, natural resources, horticulture, small farms, urban agriculture, pesticide use, and many more topics! The county Ag Educator works together with local, state, and federal offices and partners to promote sustainable practices and deliver comprehensive programs.

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Contact Us

Diana Davis ANR Educator

ANR Educator
Diana Davis
ddavis36@purdue.edu
1200 S. Main St.
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-1177

TOPICS/LINKS OF INTEREST

Purdue Pesticide Programs Website

Commercial Applicators (CCH)

HOW DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Certification of commercial applicators is generally a two-step process. Applicators seeking certification will take a Core examination that addresses fundamentals of pesticide use and at least one category exam that relates to their field of professional interest. Once the required exams are passed, certification is good for five (5) years.

Private Applicators (PARP)

A Private Pesticide Applicator is anyone who applies pesticides to property they own, rent or otherwise control for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity. Any private applicator wishing to buy and use restricted-use pesticides must be certified by passing the Core exam.

A Private Fertilizer Applicator is anyone who applies manure from a Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) to property they own, rent or otherwise control for purposes of producing an agricultural commodity. Any private applicator wishing to use (apply, handle, transport) manure from a CFO must be certified by passing the Category 14 Agricultural Fertilizer exam.

A Private Applicator can supervise a noncertified individual using a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) if these requirements listed are met Direct Supervision of Noncertified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides

Note that other funding sources (primarily in the form of loans) may be available from USDA Farm Service Agency (see your local USDA Service Center), Farm Credit Mid-America, banks or other lending institutions.

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