If you have any questions please contact, Kris Schaedel at 541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org and if you prefer to speak in Spanish, contact
Jaime Rivera 541-490-0699 o gorge.interpreting@gmail.com
Register Soon!
Spanish language class for English speaking Orchard Managers
Tuesdays in January 13th, 20th, 27th & February 3rd, 10th & 14th
Indian Creek Campus of Columbia Gorge Community College 6-7:30pm
This course assists orchard supervisors with Spanish language skills needed to communicate effectively and respectfully with their team working on-farm.
Registration and More Information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1909625193359?aff=oddtdtcreator
Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler Training (Spanish)
January 15th
This training is for pesticide handlers to learn how to use pesticides in a safe, effective, and legal manner & reduce risk of exposure. Certification of compliance provided.
Pine Grove Grange, Hood River 8am-4:30pm
Cost: $0*-$85
6 Oregon and Washington Core Pesticide Credits
Registration and More Information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511056032269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler Training (Spanish)
January 16th
This training is for pesticide handlers to learn how to use pesticides in a safe, effective, and legal manner & reduce risk of exposure. Certification of compliance provided.
Pine Grove Grange, Hood River 8am-4:30pm
Cost: $0*-$85
6 Oregon and Washington Pesticide Credits
Registration and More Information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511040566009?aff=oddtdtcreator
Private Pesticide Applicators License Exam Preparation Class (Spanish)
February date tbd
Pine Grove Grange, Hood River 8am-4:30pm
Cost: $0*-$85
This Spanish language course taught by WSDA is designed to prepare pesticide applicators to take the Spanish Private Pesticide Applicators License Exam. The exam will be offered onsite.
Registration and More Information:
coming soon
Oregon Pesticide Rules and Laws (Spanish)
February date tbd
Pine Grove Grange, Hood River 8am-10am
2 Oregon Pesticide Credits
Cost: Free no registration necessary
This Spanish language class is taught by Oregon State University Pesticide Safety and Education Program. This workshop is required if you are taking the Private Pesticide Applicators License Exam Preparation Class
Orchard Horticulture (Spanish)
February 24th -26th
This class is taught by Leo Garcia former professor of horticulture at Wenatchee Valley College. Learn the reasons behind all the things we do the things we do in an orchard. Learn about soils, plant nutrition, stages of tree growth, irrigation water management, thinning and pruning techniques, pest and disease management, etc
Respirator Fit Testing and Medical Questionnaire (English & Spanish)
March 3rd & 4th
This free event will provide free medical questionnaire reviews and respirator fit tests (required annually) with trained staff and medical personnel from Providence Occupational Health. Appointments are about 20 minutes. Certifications of compliance provided! Registration coming soon!
Respirator Fit Testing Train the Trainer (Spanish & English)
March 10th
Learn how to administer respirator fit testing to employees at your farm! This class 6 hour class is taught in English and Spanish from Washington State Department of Agriculture. 5 core credits available in OR and WA
Registration and More Information:
English Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975616760914?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spanish Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975618179156?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sprayer Calibration (Spanish & English)
March 18th
This one day workshop taught by WSDA will focus on how to calibrate an air blast sprayer to apply pesticides in a targeted way. This class will be offered in both English and Spanish 7 Pesticide Credits available (4 core) OR & WA
Registration and more Information:
English Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975622540200?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spanish Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975623757842?aff=oddtdtcreator
April
Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler (Spanish)
This training is for pesticide handlers to learn how to use pesticides in a safe, effective, and legal manner & reduce risk of exposure. Certification of compliance provided.
Registration coming soon