Private Pesticide Applicator Training Course
Monday, January 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527
CCE-Yates Pesticide Training Course for Private Pesticide Applicator ExamCornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County will be hosting a core pesticide applicator training to help participants prepare for the core pesticide applicator exam. It will cover the safe handling of pesticides, rules and regulations, formulations, and more. This training is not a 30-hour course. Pre-registration is required.Dates & Times: January 12th (1:00 pm-5:00 pm) and January 14th (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)Location: Yates County Office Building (basement-level), 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527Cost: $60 for both days    Books are not included in the course fee but may be pre-ordered through the office. To purchase books, please contact the office at least one week before class begins. If using books from another source, please confirm they are the correct edition prior to training.Re-certification credits will also be available. Please call the office for more information.For more information or to register, please contact Caroline Hunt at 315-536-5123. 
$60 for both days
Caroline  Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375


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Private Pesticide Applicator Training Course
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Yates County Building 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1024, Penn Yan, New York 14527
CCE-Yates Pesticide Training Course for Private Pesticide Applicator ExamCornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County will be hosting a core pesticide applicator training to help participants prepare for the core pesticide applicator exam. It will cover the safe handling of pesticides, rules and regulations, formulations, and more. This training is not a 30-hour course. Pre-registration is required.Dates & Times: January 12th (1:00 pm-5:00 pm) and January 14th (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)Location: Yates County Office Building (basement-level), 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527Cost: $60 for both days    Books are not included in the course fee but may be pre-ordered through the office. To purchase books, please contact the office at least one week before class begins. If using books from another source, please confirm they are the correct edition prior to training.Re-certification credits will also be available. Please call the office for more information.For more information or to register, please contact Caroline Hunt at 315-536-5123. 
$60 for both days
Caroline  Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375


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Planting to Pie: Growing Fruit Trees at Home
Saturday, January  3, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Our Town Rocks, 12 Main St. ,  Dundee, NY 14837
Planting to Pie: Growing Fruit Trees at HomeDates: Saturdays 1/3-1/17Time:  9:00 am-10:30 amCost: Free!Location: Our Town Rocks, 12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837Space is limited, so pre-registration is strongly encouragedMany people dream of walking out to their backyard and harvesting fresh apples, pears, and peaches; however, starting a home orchard can feel daunting. Join CCE Yates Staff and Master Gardeners to learn about how to grow your own fruit trees at home, from planning your orchard orchard to harvesting.
FREE
Caroline  Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375
Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/plantingtopie_257

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