The Blanco County Extension Office will sponsor a Private Applicator License training and testing program on Tuesday September 23rd in Johnson City. The program will be held at the Exhibit Hall beginning at 8:00am. The training portion will conclude at 12:00 noon and resume at 1:00pm with the testing. The test usually takes about an hour to complete.

All farm and ranch operators who need a Private Applicators License to purchase “restricted use” pesticides are invited to attend this program.

Please RSVP the Extension office (830) 868-7167 by Friday the 19th at 5:00pm to sign up. The cost is $40.00 to cover the materials and handbooks. These are yours to keep as a reference. Once you pass the test, the license fee is $60.00 for 5 years payable to the Texas Department of Agriculture.