👉 Important Update - Pesticide Recertification, PPP Forgiveness & More

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NJ DEP Releases Policy Decision on Pesticide Recertification Credits

as reported by Rutgers Pesticide Safety Education Program

Increased Online CEUs for Licenses Expiring 2020 – ACT NOW!

In response to the COVID 19 coronavirus emergency and consistent with Federal, New Jersey State and local government direction, the Department continues to abide by recommended and mandated precautions to limit the possible spread of the virus. Based on current governmental guidelines and restrictions, most Pesticide Continuing Education Unit (CEU) classroom courses scheduled after mid-March have been cancelled. The Department has also cancelled scheduled exams and is currently not able to offer any pesticide exams for recertification purposes.

To accommodate recertification for applicators with licenses expiring this year on October 31, 2020, effective immediately the Department will allow 100% online CEUs for these individuals. You may verify your eligibility by visiting the list of eligible individuals available by clicking HERE . There are numerous online CEU courses already available and many course providers are transitioning classroom courses to new online formats For a list of available online CEU courses and providers, please click HERE . This list will be updated as new online courses and existing course transitions to online formats are approved.

NOTE that with this provision, there is no expectation to extend license expiration dates – please get the training needed now online. At present, licensees expiring in 2021 and beyond are held to the current standard with a maximum of 25% online training CEUs.

NJNLA is in the process of developing a series of webinars for pesticide recertification credits - details to be released soon .

Need Category Pesticide Training? We've got you covered!

Want to take the NJ DEP Pesticide Exams? NJNLA is offering Category Training Courses Online (in lieu of 40 hours on-the-job training). Classes are conducted via live webinar.

**Must Register TODAY to attend this Training!**

May 19th and 20th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM :

3A Ornamental In Lieu of 40 Hours on the Job Training - $145/person for both days. Click HERE to Register.

June 3rd and 4th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM:

3B Turf In Lieu of 40 Hours On The Job Training - $145/person for both days. Click HERE to Register.

Once you have completed the 1st step in registering here and paid, you will receive a confirmation email with a link in it to complete your registration. Please click on the link to be taken to GoToTraining. Here you will need to complete the 2nd and last step to your registration. This is where you will complete your login information. Please make sure to include your email address so you will receive the email with your 2nd part of your registration.

NJ DEP Basic Pesticide Required Training - Register Today!

Check out the dates for the required training needed to take the NJ DEP Pesticide Exams. The Basic Pesticide Training course is being offered in partnership with the NJ Pest Management Association via webinar and is only $99 per person .

The Basic Pesticide Training Class is required for all those wishing to become either a Certified Pesticide Applicator or a Pesticide Operator (an Operator works under the supervision of a Certified Pesticide Applicator). The purpose of this training is to provide the candidate applicator or operator with a working knowledge, at a minimum, of the following information. The basic course for applicators and operators are the same.

Two classes are available - one in Spanish and one in English:

Tuesday, May 26th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm - SPANISH - Click HERE to register for this class.

Wednesday, May 27th from 9:00am to 1:00pm - ENGLISH - Click HERE to register for this class.

Please note - each attendee must have an individual email address and their own device to take this class. You will need to be able to access the Internet for this 4 hour Online Class from a Computer, Tablet or Smart Phone. Any device will do, but we recommend for the best visual experience, to use a computer. The larger the screen, the better. You will need speakers to be able to hear the audio portion of the presentation. If you do not have speakers, you can also call in on a phone (Landline or Mobile) to hear the presentation. You must stay logged in for the entire webinar in order to get credit for attending.

Stay well. Stay informed. We're here to help.

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Have you already received a PPP Loan or are you thinking about still applying for one?

Join AmericanHort staff along with senior associates Kala Jenkins and Beth Swanson from K-Coe Isom, the nation’s leading agricultural consulting and accounting firm, to discuss recent developments on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These experts will address seasonality requirements, certification of need, loan forgiveness, as well as potential tax breaks & credits. The application period for this $2T Government stimulus package is open until June 30, 2020.

This webinar is available to AmericanHort members and green industry businesses. A recording of the webinar will be available to everyone on the AmericanHort Coronavirus Resource Center.

Follow NJNLA here or visit our website at njnla.org

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