Ohio Northern University is the host site of a fertilizer applicator certification training event set for Tuesday, March 1.

A three-hour certification program for any applicator who does not have a pesticide license will be offered March 1 from 1 - 4 p.m. in the McIntosh Center.

Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale. 

Farmers and commercial applicators need to attend a training course offered by Ohio State University Extension to become certified. Those who have a pesticide applicator license need to attend a two-hour fertilizer certification. 

This free training will meet the certification requirements for those with and without a pesticide license. 

There will also be a two-hour certification program on March 10 from 1 – 3 p.m. for applicators who currently hold a pesticide license. This training will be held at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, Mt. Victory.

Pre-registration is required for both the Ada and Mt. Victory locations. Online registration is available at nutrienteducation.osu.edu. You can also register by calling the Hardin County Extension office at 419-674-2297.

For more information about other training sessions or general materials for the agriculture fertilizer certification, visit nutrienteducation.osu.edu or contact Mark Badertscher, Hardin County OSU Extension at [email protected].