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Summary: Seed that comes from the field is never pure, it contains sticks, stems, debris, soil, weed and other crop seeds, trash, and insects. In its simplest form, conditioning is the process of cleaning the seed and removing impurities and contaminates so that the end user receives pure, high-quality seed ready for planting. This course is first in a series which will walk you through foundational concepts of seed conditioning.
Upskill Credentials: If you finish the entire course including passing the quiz with a score of 80% or better (which you can take up to 3 times) and filling out the short 5 mins feedback survey, then you will earn a badge certificate of completion. This course is under review for CEUs through the national Certified Crop Adviser program.
Time Required: We estimate it will take you 1-2 hours in total to complete the course. You can work on it at your own pace and do not have to complete it in one setting. Click on the eBook link below to begin.
ADA Accessibility: We have done our best to follow ADA best practices. Let us know if you run into any problems or require further accommodations.
If you have any questions, please contact your instructor, Laura Pottorff, M.S., Director of Seed Program at: Laura.Pottorff@colostate.edu
Acknowledgements: This online micro-credential upskilling course is offered through the CSU Ag Upskilling program. Development of this content was supported in part by funding from SyncUp Colorado, administered by Colorado State University (2022).
- Teacher: Tamla Blunt
- Teacher: Deana Namuth-Covert
- Teacher: Rick Novak
- Teacher: Laura Pottorff
Forest Engineering 2022
This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop. Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.
The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.
Any questions may be forwarded to:
Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester
Topic 8: Moose/Winter Ticks
Speaker: Lee Kantar, State Moose biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
The status and management of our Moose herd as a result of winter tick infestations, and associated forest management guidelines/recommendations associated with enhancing Moose habitat.
- Teacher: Raymond Berthiaume
- Teacher: Faye Cragin
- Teacher: andrew fast
Thursday evening class sessions | Live via Zoom
January 14, 21, 28 and February 4
5:30 - 7:30 pm PST / 6:30 - 8:30 pm MST
From baby chicks to laying hens and drumsticks – are you looking to explore and expand your skills in small-scale poultry production? This course guides beginning producers through the process of raising poultry for profit. We will cover goals and record keeping, to bird nutrition and housing, egg handling, and meat processing. Join Extension Educators and poultry farming professionals for this comprehensive experience that’s something to crow about!
- Teacher: Colette DePhelps
Insects I: Cockroaches, Flies (Chapters 9, 11)
Human and Pet Pests: Fleas, Bedbugs, Ticks, Bees, Wasps (Chapters 12, 15)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of Category 7A manual content required for Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7A exam.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2021]
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course.; Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following link:- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards