SOUTH-CENTRAL INDIANA—Purdue Extension is hosting the Area 2 Pesticide Applicator Program on Thursday, November 6, 2025, providing an opportunity for private and commercial applicators to obtain required recertification credits. The program is being offered at three different locations and times across Crawford, Washington, and Scott Counties to accommodate local applicators.
The program is free of charge, thanks to sponsorship from the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance, which support this checkoff investment.
Recertification Credits Available
Participants who attend one of the sessions will receive both Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) credit and Commercial Applicator Continuing Certification Hour (CCH) credit.
Applicable CCH credits include:
- 3 CCH Credits for the Registered Technician (CAT RT) category.
- 2 CCH Credits for Category 1 (Agricultural Pest Management) and Category 11 (Aerial Application).
- 1 CCH Credit for multiple categories, including: CAT 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, and 8.
Program Topics and Speakers
The training will cover essential regulatory and technical topics critical for applicators:
- OISC Update and Regulatory Topic: Presented by Nathan Davis and Mitch Trimble, employees of the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC).
- Row Crop Weed Management and Optimizing Spray Drones: Led by Tommy Butts, a Purdue Weed Science Specialist.
Event Schedule and Locations
Applicators only need to attend one program to earn credit. RSVP is appreciated by Monday, November 3, 2025, but is not required.
| Time | Location | County | Address | Contact | Phone/Email |
| 9:00–11:00 am | Crawford County Fairgrounds | Crawford County | 1095 IN-66, Marengo, IN 47140 | Molley Hasenour | 812-338-5466 or scott422@purdue.edu |
| 1:00–3:00 pm | Washington County Extension Office | Washington County | 806 Martinsburg Rd, Suite 104, Salem, IN 47167 | Danielle Walker | 812-883-4601 or dhowellw@purdue.edu |
| 6:00–8:00 pm | Scott County Fairgrounds | Scott County | 710 Fairgrounds Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170 | Tom Springstun | 812-752-8450 or tsprings@purdue.edu |
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If accommodations are needed to attend the program, please contact Tom Springstun, ANR Educator, at 812-752-8450 or tsprings@purdue.edu by Monday, November 3, 2025.
