COLUMBUS—State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today announced that the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and The Ohio State University (OSU) will be holding a training course locally for the newly created Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program. Meetings have already taken place in Hancock and Fulton counties.
Senate Bill 150, which was signed into law in May of this year, requires farmers with 50 or more acres to attend a course on fertilizer application.
“I encourage farmers in the 82nd House District to attend this informational and practical class on fertilizer application,” Rep. Burkley said. “We have the opportunity to learn new and improved farming practices in order to limit costs and protect the environment. By working together with experts, state officials and fellow farmers, we can make changes that benefit Ohio and its future.”
The training class, which is in conjunction with OSU Extension, is scheduled as follows:
Paulding County
September 26th, 8:30.a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
OSU Extension Office
503 Fairgrounds Drive
Paulding, OH 45879
For more information regarding these training classes, please visit www.agri.ohio.gov or call (614) 728-6200.
