G.S. LONG COMPANY

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​2026​

 

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November 11th WPS Pesticide Handler Training Yakima (Yakima Convention Center)

This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS

Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around

pesticides - e.g., applicators, mixer/loaders, early personnel, etc. There is no testing

requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler's Card at this event.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

 

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November 17th – 19th Spanish Pre-license Training Yakima (G.S. Long of Yakima)

These 20-hour courses are in-Spanish & in-person with the exam immediately following training on day

three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish language employees their best opportunity to

successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator's License.

This is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors.

Registration fees include all meals, beverages and snacks for these three-day events, along with all

classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

 

 

 

2027

 

 

January 8th G.S. Long of Oregon Annual Grower’s Meeting (Hood River Inn)

For more information contact Gavin Vanderpool at: GavinV@gslong.com or (541) 354-2116

 

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​​​​January 14th G.S. Long of Wenatchee Annual Grower’s Meeting and Trade Show (Wenatchee Convention Center)

For more information contact Maegen Otterstein at: maegen@gslong.com or 1(800) 338-5664

If you are interested in being part of Our Trade Show please contact Derek Swearingen at: (509) 831-6172

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January 20th G.S. Long of Yakima Annual Grower’s Meeting and Trade Show (Yakima Convention Center)

The G.S. Long of Yakima Annual Grower's Meeting is our Biggest Grower's Meeting event of the year. This event averages 2000 attendees per year and includes a large Trade Show and three sessions to choose from: 

Tree Fruit Session

Hop and Vine Session

Spanish Session

Come join us for this engaging full day event.​

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​For more information contact Maegen Otterstein at: maegen@gslong.com or 1(800) 338-5664

If you are interested in being part of Our Trade Show please contact Derek Swearingen at: (509) 831-6172

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January 27th Yakima Winter AG Academy (Yakima Convention Center)

Workers - Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish)

If you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides, this workshop is an excellent

opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands

On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA

Handler Card upon course completion - no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification

credits will be available for licensed participants!

Crew Leaders - Leadership Skills (Spanish)

This session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance

of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions;

common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment;

and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in

self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions.

Owner/HR - Agricultural Labor Law (English)

This track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to

agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights!

(Pre-Registration is required)

 

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

 

 

 

​January 28th WPS Pesticide Handler Training Yakima (Yakima Convention Center)

This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS

Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around

pesticides - e.g., applicators, mixer/loaders, early personnel, etc. There is no testing

requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler's Card at this event.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

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February 2nd Wenatchee Winter AG Academy (Wenatchee Convention Center)

Workers - Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish)

If you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides, this workshop is an excellent

opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands

On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA

Handler Card upon course completion - no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification

credits will be available for licensed participants!

Crew Leaders - Leadership Skills (Spanish)

This session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance

of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions;

common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment;

and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in

self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions.

Owner/HR - Agricultural Labor Law (English)

This track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to

agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights!

(Pre-Registration is required)

 

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

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February 4th Tri-Cities Winter AG Academy (Three Rivers Convention Center)

Workers - Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish)

If you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides, this workshop is an excellent

opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands

On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA

Handler Card upon course completion - no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification

credits will be available for licensed participants!

Crew Leaders - Leadership Skills (Spanish)

This session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance

of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions;

common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment;

and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in

self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions.

Owner/HR - Agricultural Labor Law (English)

This track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to

agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights!

(Pre-Registration is required)

 

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

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February 9th – 11th Spanish Pre-license Training Yakima (G.S. Long of Yakima)

These 20-hour courses are in-Spanish & in-person with the exam immediately following training on day

three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish language employees their best opportunity to

successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator's License.

This is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors.

Registration fees include all meals, beverages and snacks for these three-day events, along with all

classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

 

 

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February 17th WPS Pesticide Handler Training Yakima (Yakima Convention Center)

This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS

Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around

pesticides - e.g., applicators, mixer/loaders, early personnel, etc. There is no testing

requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler's Card at this event.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

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February 18th WPS Pesticide Handler Training Yakima (Yakima Convention Center)

This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS

Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around

pesticides - e.g., applicators, mixer/loaders, early personnel, etc. There is no testing

requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler's Card at this event.

(Pre-Registration is required)

For additional information or to register, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or

Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664

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