Pesticide Applicator Training:
The La Crosse County Extension office offers private pesticide applicator certifications for county residents wishing to obtain a pesticides applicators license. Private pesticide applicators are those individuals who use or direct the use of pesticides on an agricultural commodity AND the applications occur on land owned or rented by you or your employer.
In 2024, Wisconsin private applicators can become certified for General Farming the following ways:
1.Required: You must purchase the base training fee with manual (book). This is $43.00. https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/browse_cat.asp?category_id=30
2. Required: You must take and pass the certification test (General Farming, Fruit Crops or Greenhouse & Nursery).
3. Training: Three training options are available. Self-study (schedule test, 70% pass grade), Online computer-based training (schedule test, 50% pass grade) or In-person training (same day test, 50% pass grade).
Option 1: Self-Study:
You must purchase the training manual for $43 from patstore.wisc.eduPATstore.wisc.edu
After purchasing the manual, study on your own. When you are ready, call our office to schedule a 2-hour exam session at 608-785-9593. Exams can be taken during office hours but must begin between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Specific dates and times are dependent on staff availability. This option requires a score of 70% or higher to become licensed.
Option 2: Computer-based:
You must purchase the training manual for $43 from patstore.wisc.eduPATstore.wisc.edu
Self Paced Online Training – You will be sent a link to the training. Once started you have 14 days to complete the training. You will receive one completion certificate that must be shown to the test proctor to be graded at 50%.
Register Here
Option 3: In-Person Trainings:
Registration for In Person Trainings are $10
You must purchase the training manual for $43 from patstore.wisc.eduPATstore.wisc.edu
Testing will occur immediately following the training.
50% pass grade
Find In-Person trainings here: https://go.wisc.edu/greo5e
January 24, 2024 – Eau Claire County
Training / Review in General Farming.
Metropolis Resort. 5150 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Must have training manual to attend training. Fruit Crop and Greenhouse & Nursery are welcome to attend and take their respective tests. Those manuals are available in those categories.
January 25, 2024 – Eau Claire County
Hosted by UW Extension and Eau Claire County.
Augusta-Bridge Creek Fire Department, 745 Industrial Dr., Augusta WI 54722
County Contact: Andy Herren 715-839-4712
February 15, 2024 – Buffalo County
Hosted by UW Extension and Buffalo County.
County board room, #3100, 407 S 2nd street, Alma, WI
County Contact: Roxane Weisenbeck (608) 685-6256 roxane.wiesenbeck@wisc.edu
March 12, 2024 – Trempealeau County
Hosted by UW Extension and Trempealeau County.
Tremplo room, #L-15, Trempealeau Co. Government Center 36245 Main St, Whitehall, WI.
County Contact: Steve Okonek 715-538-5097 steven.okonek@wisc.edu.
March 12, 2024 – Vernon County
Hosted by UW Extension and Vernon County.
318 Fairland Dr Viroqua WI 54665 (Basement).
County Contact: Vernon Extension 608-637-5276.
March 28, 2024 – Jackson County
Hosted by UW Extension and Jackson County.
Jackson Electric Coop, N6868 Co rd F, Black River Falls, WI.
County Contact: Steve Okonek 715-538-5097 steven.okonek@wisc.edu.
March 12, 2024 – Vernon County
Hosted by UW Extension and Vernon County.
Hillsboro Public Library, 819 High Ave., Hillsboro WI 54636
County Contact: Vernon Extension 608-637-5276.
No matter how you plan to prepare for testing, you must purchase a new General Farming manual before you test at PATstore.wisc.edu.
Call 608-785-9593 for more information.
