Area agricultural producers will have the opportunity to complete training and testing to meet the requirements for obtaining a private applicator license at a program scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Texas AgriLife Extension Service, 2471 N. State Hwy. 34, Kaufman.  The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the testing.

Producers interested in the program should call the Extension office at (972) 932-9069 as soon as possible to register for the class.

To become a licensed private applicator, a producer must attend a Texas AgriLife Extension Service private applicator training program, make a passing score on a Texas Department of Agriculture (T.D.A.) Private Applicator examination and submit an application to T.D.A. along with a required $60 fee.  The T.D.A. private applicator license is valid for 5 years.

The training and testing procedure used previously has changed. Class participants must purchase a Private Applicator License Training manual in advance of the class. The manual and study worksheets are available at the County Extension office for $25.00.  You must present a photo ID and it is recommended that you bring a calculator.  There is a fee of $10.00 payable to Kaufman County to attend the class.

For further information about the program, contact the County Extension Office at (972) 972-9069.