Seed Treatment Educational Sessions

Nov. 20, 2024
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Clinton County Smith Hall
819 W Park Street
St. Johns, MI 48879

These sessions are for anyone who treats seed or is interested in learning more about seed treatment. The event is designed to allow those who hold a commercial category 4 (seed treatment) certification to obtain seed treatment education and credits. These educational sessions will cover various aspects of treating seed, including equipment, storage of treated seed, different carriers and treatments, and more. In future years, this event will be broken down into smaller time blocks and fewer credits offered at a time.

Cost: $40

Tentative Schedule:

   7:30 a.m.: Check-in/Registration

   8 a.m.: Equipment use, maintenance, and calibration

    9:30 a.m.: Application and disposal

  10:30 a.m.: Break

  10:45 a.m.: Seed coloration and carriers

  11:30 a.m.: Pesticides and the environment

  12:15 p.m.: Lunch

  12:45 p.m.: Labels and comprehension

    1:15 p.m.: Biological seed treatments in soybeans

    1:45 p.m.: Pests

    2:45 p.m.: Break

    3 p.m.: PPE

    4 p.m.: Storage

    5 p.m.: Wrap-up and credits

Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Contact Information

For information, contact Nicolle Ritchie at ritchi67@msu.edu or 269-467-5510. For help registering, contact the Van Buren County MSU Extension office at 269-657-8213 or msue.vanburen@county.msu.edu.