Pesticide safety workshops

Monday, February 9, 2015


Farm Safety Nova Scotia and Perennia are partnering to offer a Safe and Efficient Use of Pesticides Workshop.  Presenters will be Peter Burgess and Carolyn Van Den Heuvel.  This workshop will focus on understanding the risks associated with pesticide use, ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken and highlighting efficiencies for pesticide application.  There will be an opportunity for trouble shooting discussions as well.  There will be pesticide recertification points available!  Workshops will run from 10am – 2pm. Dates and RSVP deadlines are as follows:

RSVP by February 18 for:

·        Feb 23 – North Sydney Exhibitions grounds.

·        Feb 24 – Antigonish Public Library

RSVP by March 5 for:

·        Mar 10 – Best Western Glengarry

·        Mar 11 – Berwick Fire Hall

·        Mar 12 – Oxford Lion’s Den

For more information or to RSVP contact info@farmsafetyns.ca or (902)893-2293.