Private Applicator Training Re-Cert (PAT)
Fertilizer Certification Trainings (FCT)
Due to the passage of Senate Bill 150, any producer or applicator who applies commercial fertilizer to 50 or more acres must be certified by no later than September 30, 2017. This new legistation provides the state with tools to continue to serve a growing population while protecting Ohio's natural resources. The new law requires farmers with 50 or more acres who apply commercial fertilizer, or applicators who apply commercial fertilizer to 50 or more acres to attend a course on fertilizer application. This certification process supports responsible agricultural practices and promotes the 4R program (Right source, Right rate, Right time, and Right place) while allowing Ohio to continue to grow its vital agriculture industry.
Growers or applicators who are current with their Private and or Commercial Pesticide Applicator license need two (2) hours of Fertilizer Certification training. This training can be accomplished by attending either a private applicator recertification session that includes a Fertilizer Applicator component with it (no commercial pesticide recertification credits offered), an Agronomy Day program, or attend a stand-alone Fertilizer Certification session.
Ohio Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Requirements Brochure
Click HERE for the PAT/FCT Flyer with registration form
2019 PAT and FCT Training Dates
DAY SESSIONS
All Day Sessions cover categories 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 plus 1 hour Fertilizer Recertification.
Please have available pesticide license or license identification number for recertification.
COST* $10 Fertilizer only, $30 Pesticide Only, $40 for both
Feb. 5, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Richland County: PAT & FACT Recert.
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Richland County Longview Center 1495 W Longview Ave. Mansfield, OH 44906
Contact: Jason Hartschuh 419-562-8731 Hartschuh.11@osu.edu
Feb. 12, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Seneca Co.: PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: February 8th
Attica Fairgrounds 100 Fairgrounds Rd., Attica, OH 44807
Contact: Hallie Williams 419-447-9722 Williams.6386@osu.edu
Feb. 20, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Huron County : PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: February 15th
Huron County Administration Building 180 Milan Ave. Norwalk, OH 44857
Contact: Mike Gastier 419-668-8219 Gastier.3@osu.edu
March 7, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Seneca Co.: PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: March 1st
New Riegel Community Center, 20 South St., New Riegel, OH 44853
Contact: Hallie Williams 419-447-9722 Williams.6386@osu.edu
March12, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Richland Co. PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Buckeye Community Center 79 Nobel Rd, Shiloh, OH 44878
Contact: Mike Gastier 419-668-8219 Gastier.3@osu.edu
March 26, 2019 8:30am –12:30pm
Sandusky Co. PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: March 25th
Luckey Farmers Inc. Corporate Office 1200 W. Main St. Woodville, OH 43469
Contact: Al Gahler, 419-334-6340 Gahler.2@osu.edu
March 27, 2019 1pm –5pm
Huron County: PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: March 22nd
North Central Ag Dealer 100 Industrial Dr., New London, OH 44851
Contact: Jason Hartschuh 419-562-8731 Hartschuh.11@osu.edu
Evening Sessions
All Evening Sessions cover categories 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 plus 1 hour Fertilizer Recertification.
Please have available pesticide license or license identification number for recertification.
COST* $10 Fertilizer only, $30 Pesticide Only, $40 for both, unless indicated otherwise
Feb. 26, 2019 3:30pm – 8:30pm
Crawford County: PAT and FACT Recertification
Cost: $ 50.00 includes dinner
Registration Deadline: Feb. 19th
Wayside Chapel 2341 Kerstetter Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820
Contact: Jason Hartschuh 419-562-8731 Hartschuh.11@osu.edu
March 12, 2019 5:30pm -9:30pm
Wood County: PAT & FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: March 8th
Wood County Fairgrounds Jr. Fair Building 13800 W Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Contact: Allan Sundermeier 419-354-9050
March 26, 2019 5:30pm -9:30pm
Erie County: PAT and FACT Recertification
Cost: *
Registration Deadline: March 22nd
EHOVE Career Center 316 Mason Rd W. Milan, OH 44846
Contact: Tim Malinich 419-627-7631
Agronomy Programs
Jan. 29, 2019 9am-3:30pm
Wyandot Co. AG Day: PAT & FACT Recertification
Categories 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 plus 1 hr Fertilizer Recertification
Cost: $ 50.00 includes lunch
Registration Deadline: January 21st
Recertification. Pesticide license or license ID # is required.
Sycamore Community Center 3498 State Route 103 Sycamore, Ohio 44882
Contact: Jason Hartschuh 419-562-8731 Hartschuh.11@osu.edu
Feb. 7, 2019 8:30am -4pm
Sandusky County: Northern Ohio Crops Day
Categories 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 plus 1 hr Fertilizer Re-Certification
Cost: $50.00 includes lunch
Registration Deadline: Feb 1st
Recertification Pesticide license or license ID # is required
Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed 1387 State Route 590 Gibsonburg, OH 43431
Contact: Al Gahler, 419-334-6340 Gahler.2@osu.edu
New Fertilizer Applicator Sessions
Growers needing new fertilizer applicator certification can get it by attending one of these new applicator sessions.
March 13, 2019 6pm - 9pm
Wood County: FACT
3 hr Fertilizer Certification (New Fertilizer Applicators)
Cost: $ 30.00
Registration Deadline: March 8th
Wood Co. Fairgrounds Jr. Fair Building 13800 W Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Contact: Allan Sundermeier 419-354-9050
March 19, 2019 6pm -9pm
Erie County: FACT
3 hour Fertilizer Certification (New Fertilizer Applicators)
Cost: $ 30.00
Registration Deadline: March 15th
EHOVE Career Center 316 Mason Rd W. Milan, OH 44846
Contact: Tim Malinich 419-627-7631 Malinich.1@osu.edu
A testing option is also available from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.