Commercial Ag Updates + Farm Food Safety
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New Online Pesticide Applicator Training Manual Purchase System
Gramoxone/paraquat Mandatory Training Required Before Use
All pesticide certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat.
Anyone using Gramoxone, Firestorm, Helmquat, Parazone, and other paraquat products must complete an EPA-mandated training before application.
After November 14, 2019, the EPA requires companies to have newly labeled products on the market.
The following are items related to the new label for paraquat products:
- Only certified applicators, who successfully completed the paraquat-specific training, can mix, load or apply paraquat.
- No longer allow application “under the direct supervision” of a certified applicator.
- Restricting the use of all paraquat products to certified applicators only.
- EPA required Online Training – users must create an account with username and password.
- A certificate will be delivered by the end of the training after successful completion of the online exam.
- Applicators must repeat training every three years.
For additional information and FAQs about the paraquat training go to the EPA Paraquat Training website
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for October 2, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale.
Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the case (30 doz.) or by the flat (2&1/2 doz.) in the main office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Also available some Monday’s and Friday’s but please call office first (908)-852-0444.
Click on link for October 2, 2019 sale results:
Twilight Meeting 10/10: Cleaning and Sanitizing Grading Equipment
Join us at the Rutgers Snyder Research Farm to discuss the cleaning and sanitizing of produce grading equipment.
October 10, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This event is free but please register through Eventbrite or call Brandi at 856-451-2800
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for September 17, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale.
Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the case (30 doz.) or by the flat (2&1/2 doz.) in the main office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Also available some Monday’s and Friday’s but please call office first (908)-852-0444.
Click on link for September 17 sale results:
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for September 10, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale.
Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the case (30 doz.) or by the flat (2&1/2 doz.) in the main office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Also available some Monday’s and Friday’s but please call office first (908)-852-0444.
Click on link for September 10 sale results:
