EXT XAF.0175 - Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Field Day
Description
NEW! Educational Field Day for Recertification Credit
- July 16, 2026 - Waseca UMN Research and Outreach Center.
- August 13, 2026 - Lamberton UMN Research and Outreach Center.
Who qualifies to attend and receive recertification credit?
- Private pesticide applicators whose certification expires in 2027 can attend one of the field days to fulfill their recertification requirement.
- Attending an approved field day in 2026 allows eligible applicators to avoid attending a workshop, online course, or taking the exam in January or February 2027.
- If certification expires in a different year, applicators should contact Tana Haugen-Brown, thbrown@umn.edu or 763-260-4423 to confirm eligibility for recertification credit.
Cost
$100 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration Deadline
Registration is required and closes on July 13 for Waseca and August 10th for Lamberton, or if registrations have met the maximum limit, whichever comes first.
Time
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM (required for private applicators seeking recertification credit). Optional afternoon sessions are available until 4:30 PM for those interested.
Agenda
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When attending field day workshops, participants should plan to:
- Allow additional time to find parking and walk to the starting destination; in some cases, paid parking is required.
- Be active outdoors, including walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, standing, and bending over.
- Bring additional water, rain poncho, hat, sunscreen, & bug repellent.
- OPTIONAL: a camping/lawn chair for the field plot visit.
- Private applicator participants must bring a photo ID and their applicator card for the field day check-in and attend from 7:30 AM to NOON to receive credit.
- All events are rain or shine, so plan accordingly!
- Morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, and water are provided.
To add the event to your cart, click on your preferred course location section on the right side of this page and "Add to Cart". If you are having issues with setting up and maintaining a guest account for registration, please refer to the references below.
- Password and Guest Account how-to video
- Registration step-by-step how-to video
- Download the step-by-step registration guide
Phone registration
- Fill out a request form to have someone call you to help you register, -or- call our voicemail line at 612-626-5174 and leave a message at least two weeks before your workshop. Provide your name, a phone number where you can be reached, the course name (PPAT Field Day) and your preferred workshop date and location. Someone will contact you within three business days.
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Note: you are not registered until you speak with staff and complete the registration process. Phone registration requires a credit card payment only—no checks or cash accepted.
Need Assistance?
Call UMN's Technology Help Desk at 612-301-4357 for all guest account and login-related problems.
Field day workshop specific questions: Tana Haugen-Brown at thbrown@umn.edu or 763-260-4423.
Cancellation or registration changes prior to the registration deadline: Gabrielle Rovegno at ppathelp@umn.edu or 612-626-2219.