Blair Farm Bureau to Host Safety Training

Blair County Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance will be hosting two Member Benefits, Pesticide Applicators and Safety trainings.

The first training will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at West Central Equipment, Martinsburg. The second training will be held from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the Sinking Valley Grange Hall.

These training will be conducted by Nationwide Insurance Risk Management Services Unit. Those in attendance will receive two Core and two Category Points towards their Pa Pesticide Applicators License. The topics that will covered are: Safe Chemical Handling and Application, Pesticide Labels and Preharvest Intervals, Pollinators and Safety Sensitive Areas, Application Claims and Prevention, Weeds and Weed Management and Insects, Diseases and Management.

Reservations must be made by Feb. 26 by calling Gary Long at (814) 684-5894.