Private Pesticide Applicator Class Scheduled for April 7

Kerr County AgriLife Extension Office to host training event in Kerrville

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:41am

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The Kerr County AgriLife Extension Office will be hosting a Private Pesticide Applicator Training event on Tuesday, April 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their office located at 3775 Highway 27 in Kerrville, Texas. Registration for the event will open at 8 a.m. that morning.

Why it matters

This training is an important event for local farmers, ranchers, and other private pesticide applicators in the Kerrville area to obtain the necessary licensing and education to legally and safely apply pesticides on their own properties. Proper pesticide application is crucial for protecting the environment, public health, and agricultural productivity.

The details

The Private Pesticide Applicator Training will cover topics such as pesticide safety, handling, and application techniques. Attendees will need to pass an exam at the end of the training in order to receive their private pesticide applicator license, which allows them to purchase and use restricted-use pesticides on their own land.

  • The training event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Registration for the event will open at 8 a.m. that morning.
  • The training session will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The players

Kerr County AgriLife Extension Office

The local office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which provides educational programs and resources for the agricultural community in Kerr County.

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What’s next

Attendees who pass the exam at the end of the training will receive their private pesticide applicator license, allowing them to legally purchase and apply restricted-use pesticides on their own property.

The takeaway

This training event is an important opportunity for local farmers, ranchers, and other private pesticide users in the Kerrville area to obtain the necessary licensing and education to responsibly apply pesticides, which is crucial for protecting the environment, public health, and agricultural productivity in the region.