DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam
Event Details
Date
April 19, 2024
Time
9:45am, exam starts at 10am
Location
CCE Madison County - Ag Center
100 Eaton St
Morrisville, NY 13408
Host
Department of Environmental Conservation
Steven Snyder
607-775-2545
email Steven Snyder
DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam to be held at CCE Madison County on April 19th:
April 19th
10AM
CCE Madison County - Ag Center
100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408
Please arrive at the Ag Center at CCE Madison County no later than 9:45am on the day of the exam.
In order to sit for this exam, you must fill out the form (PDF) below, print it, and mail it with a check for $100 (payable to NYSDEC) to:
NYSDEC
1285 Fisher Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
They must receive your registration by April 12th.
Here are instructions for filling out this form Form available for download below.
The Core exam is closed-book. If you are taking a category exam, that is open-book. If you are unsure which manuals you need, contact your state's pesticide regulatory agency or Dan Wixted of CCE-PSEP (djw47@cornell.edu). To purchase either a Core or Category manual, call The Cornell Store to order: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm (844) 688-7620.
Please call or email Steven Snyder with any questions about registration or the exam:(607) 775-2545 steven.snyder@dec.ny.gov
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
Labor Roadshow IX
December 1, 2025
December 9 - December 10, 2025December 17 - December 18, 2025December 22, 2025
In-person and online events to keep NY's agricultural employers informed and prepared for today's labor challenges.
Inspired by Annie's: How to Be a Strong Woman Farm Manager
January 10, 2026
January 17, 2026
Free webinars geared towards women who own or operate a farm in NYS.
2026 Dairy Day
January 13, 2026 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
Lunch included
January 14, 2026 : Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
Lunch included
Announcements
Statewide Field Crop Pathology Needs Assessment Survey
Your input is wanted for identifying priorities!Sign Up for Our Weekly E-Newsletter
We send out a bi-weekly e-newsletter that has announcements, upcoming programs, and opportunities for you! Registration is quick, easy, and free. Click here to sign up today!Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.
How do I join?
Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.
While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.
If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.