The Blanco County Extension Office will sponsor a Private Applicator License training and testing program on Tuesday, April 27, in Johnson City. The program will be held at the Exhibit Hall, located at the Blanco County Fairgrounds-Johnson City, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The training will conclude at 12:00 noon and resume at 1:00 p.m. with the testing.

All farm and ranch operators who need a Private Applicators License to purchase “restricted use” pesticides are invited to attend this program.

Please call the Blanco County Extension office by Wednesday, April 21 to sign up. The cost is $50.00 to cover the materials and handbooks. These are yours to keep as a reference. Once you pass the test, the license fee is $60.00 for 5 years, payable to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Extension educational programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aid, service or accommodations in order to participate in this school are encouraged to contact the AgriLife Extension office at 830-868-7167 to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.