Extended Learning Sessions
Back in 2025!
As part of the 2025 Winter Leadership Experience, members can take classes to complete the necessary hours to meet the requirements for Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education, earn two hours of Workers’ Compensation credits, or take part in extended learning sessions. Pre-registration is required for each of these sessions.
Continuing Education Session: Pre-registration required
Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator
This four-hour class will satisfy all the recertification requirements for a private pesticide/fertilizer applicator license. All seven pesticide categories and fertilizer will be covered during this session. This class can be completed any time during the three-year recertification cycle. Note: This class is for recertification ONLY and not intended for those seeking to obtain their pesticide/fertilizer applicator license.
Extended Learning Session: Pre-registration required
ATV/UTV Safety
* Preregistration is required. ATVs/UTVs can do a lot of work on our farms, and they are increasingly popular for recreation in rural areas. But without proper training and safe riding practices, they can be hazardous, particularly for young riders. Across the country in 2023, there were 498 off-highway vehicle fatalities with 25% of those deaths being operators under the age of 20. Learn about smart and safe operation of the ATV/UTV’s used on your farming operations with Nationwide. Earn one hour of Workers’ Compensation Credit by attending this session.
Extended Learning Session: Pre-registration required
Cottage Food Law & Food Safety
Starting or expanding a home food business? Whether you are thinking baked goods, canned foods, eggs, meat, or something else, learn to navigate the world of food regulations and food safety.
Extended Learning Session: Pre-registration required
Grain Marketing Plans: Where do I start?
Learn about the building blocks of building a grain marketing plan. We will discuss some practical tools you can use to manage risk on your farm and even let you put your skills to the test for prizes!
