Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and Priaxor Xemium Use Webinar w/ Live Q&A

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Thank you presenters and participants!
Pesticide educational specialist, Cal Westergard of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), will share information about the Federal Worker Protection Standard and how to protect workers and applicators while handling and applying pesticides. Michael Ravalin of BASF, the manufacturing company of Priaxor Xemium, will present on the use of Priaxor® Xemium for Coffee Leaf Rust control and resistance management in the field. In addition, Melanie Bondera of HDOA will present on the state's CBB and CLR pesticide subsidy program.

A few days prior to the live Q&A with presenters, each speaker's pre-recorded presentation will be uploaded to the Kona Extension's YouTube "Coffee Leaf Rust" playlist. Those interested, will be able to view the presentations beforehand and then join us for the 30-45 min LIVE Q&A session on Feb. 15 at 3:30 PM. The pre-recorded presentations will also be played before the Q&A session for those not able to view them earlier.
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​Registration is required. 
RSVP to the right/below or by contacting Matt at (808)322-0164 at least 2 days before the event.

Here's the schedule for Feb. 15:
  • 2:05 PM - The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Pesticide Safety - presented by Cal Westergard of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture
  • 2:33 PM - Priaxor Xemium and its Section 18 Requirements - presented by Mitchell MacCluer of HDOA 
  • 2:55 PM - Using Priaxor for CLR Management - presented by Michael Ravalin of BASF, manufacturing company of Priaxor Xemium
  • 3:20 PM - Overview of HDOA's CBB and CLR Pesticide Subsidy Program - presented by Melanie Bondera of HDOA
  • Short Break
  • 3:30 PM - LIVE Q&A with the presenters (Westergard, Greg Takashima, and Mitchell MacCluer of HDOA, Ravalin, and Bondera with Andrea Kawabata as moderator)

Zoom Details
Topic: Worker Protection Standard and Priaxor Xemium Use Webinar with Live Q&A
Feb 15, 2022 

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