The Blanco County Extension Office will sponsor a Private Applicator License training and testing program on Tuesday September 23rd in Johnson City. The program will be held at in the Exhibit Hall beginning at 8:00am. The training portion will conclude at 12:00 noon and resume at 1:00pm with the testing. The test usually takes about an hour to complete.

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

Please RSVP the Extension office (830) 868-7167 by Friday the 19th at 5:00pm to sign up. The cost is $40.00 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.