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Course Overview: Pest Control Advisors, Pesticide Handlers, and Growers who take this online, on-demand course will learn about common insects and IPM practices in the desert southwest Iceberg lettuce production. This course is divided in to 5 modules, the modules will have interactive questions inserted into the video and the student will not be able to proceed until the questions are correctly answered. Modules will have a good and bad interaction that the student can choose the path to take first. A comprehensive quiz will be given after all 5 modules have been completed.
Course Name: A Day in the Life of an iceberg lettuce PCA: Common insects of the Desert Southwest
Starring: Dr. John Palumbo, Macey Keith, Alex Paez, Gordon Goodwin and Sirus Keith
Course Number: CA# DPR-0883-26, AZDA # 25069. CCA #SS 56282.
CEU Credits: This course will be accredited by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.5 CEU 'Other' category, 0.5 CEU Aerial Pest), Arizona Department of Agriculture (2.0 CEU) and Certified Crop Adviser, (2.0 CEU IPM).
Pest Control Advisors, pesticide handlers, and growers who take this course will learn about common insects and IPM practices in the Desert Southwest Iceberg lettuce production.
The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video.
Contact and technical support: Robert Masson, masson@arizona.edu.
- Teacher: Don Dinwiddie
- Teacher: Robert Masson
Idaho 4-H Volunteer Orientation is an online course designed to orient new 4-H volunteers. Participants will learn:
- Volunteer Roles & Relationships
- Positive Youth Development
- Youth/Adult Partnerships
- Safe & Inclusive Environments
- Learn by Doing
For more information contact Donna Schwarting; University of Idaho; dschwarting@uidaho.edu
- Teacher: Teresa Tverdy
Recertification Credits are available for this course.
A chemigation license is required for both private applicators and professional applicators if you plan to chemigate with any type of fertilizer or pesticide. This course satisfies the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Chemigation exam.
For clarification, complete the following whether recertification or exam credit:
- For ISDA pesticide recertification credit, follow the steps in the activity to ensure your Idaho pesticide license number is entered into your Extension Foundation profile and complete the course.
- For ISDA chemigation exam credit, follow the steps in the activity, and it is recommended that you read the Idaho Chemigation Training Manual in addition to completing this course.
Expect to spend about 60 minutes in this session that covers the following topics:
- Idaho’s laws, rules and requirements
- Sources of water back flow
- Back flow prevention
- Chemical injectors and tanks
- Field topography, soils, and chemical leaching
- Pesticide label requirements
- Calculating field size and application rates
When the session is completed, you will receive 1-pesticide credit or be
able to print a certificate of completion for exam purposes. For those completing the course for exam purposes, submit the certificate to ISDA to prove completion of exam requirements.
If you have questions related to this course, please email: cals-ipm@uidaho.edu at University of Idaho Extension.
- Teacher: cals ipm
Idaho Master Gardener (MG) Pesticide Safety Education Course Site houses the university Pesticide Policy module and the Idaho MG Handbook chapter 9 Using Pesticide Safely module. The Idaho MG will learn the university pesticide policy instructions and how it relates to making pesticide recommendations, plus learn basic pesticide safety practices.
For more information contact: University of Idaho Extension Pest Management Program at cals-ipm@uidaho.edu
- Teacher: cals ipm
This course will prepare individuals for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture pesticide exams: Private Applicator (PA) Applicator Core Competency (CO), Regulatory Pest Control (RP) and Commercial Apprentice (CA) category.
You will have access to eight online instructional sessions to complete at your own pace. Each session contains an outline to use for enhancing your study and quizzes to evaluate your knowledge.
For more information please contact: University of Idaho Extension at cals-ipm@uidaho.edu
The fee for this course is $35-one month access. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: cals ipm
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
Idaho Victory Garden is designed for individuals interested in learning more about creating a Victory Garden on their property. No prerequisites are required. Prepare your family to grow, eat and preserve fresh, healthy food and save money doing it. The Valley County Victory Garden online class is paired with two in-person session. Call the local office to learn more about the dates and location of these classes at 208-382-7190. For more information or to enroll contact Melissa Hamilton, University of Idaho, at mbhamilton@uidaho.edu.
- Teacher: Melissa Hamilton
- Teacher: Saundra Frerichs
- Teacher: Ann O'Connor
- Teacher: Angie Rushman
- Teacher: Saundra Frerichs
- Teacher: Ann O'Connor
- Teacher: Angie Rushman
UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils (NWCS) program is offering this course in collaboration with the following organizations: Vermont Agency of Agriculture (VAAFM), Food & Markets, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), SUNY Morrisville, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA), Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY), and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (NE-SARE).
Offerings include up to 13 webinars (7 are required), up to 5 in-field intensives (1 is required), and admission to attend the 2021 and 2022 Industrial Hemp Conferences! You will also be asked to complete a Pre- and Post- Training Survey. All this is FREE and you can also earn Certified Crop Adviser credits! Webinar trainings will be live on Tuesdays, 12pm to 1pm. Please note that this training is offered for Agricultural and Technical Service Providers.
- Teacher: Susan Brouillette
Applicators must understand the practical knowledge of pests associated with these environments, including pest identification, habitats, life cycles, and behavior, as well as appropriate pesticide formulations and application methods that minimize contamination, damage, human and pet exposure, and environmental impacts.
You will have access to one online instructional session to complete at your own pace. The session contains an outline to use for enhancing your study and a quiz to evaluate your knowledge.
The fee for this course is $15-one month access. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: cals ipm
Welcome to UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County Initial Training 2025. This course is offered by UC Cooperative Extension through the Master Gardener Program.
The UC Master Gardener Training is designed to enrich your horticultural knowledge so that you can provide unbiased, science-based information to residents of Santa Clara County. The training will cover topics such as soil and plant nutrition; irrigation; weed, insect, and disease management; fruit and vegetable production; sustainable landscaping; and pesticide use alternatives. We will also have units on the use of scientific sources, principles of adult learning, and community engagement.
By the end of the training, you will 1) have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of gardening, 2) know how to find science-based information to answer gardening questions, 3) have an understanding of how to engage and educate members of the Santa Clara County community, and 4) be familiar with the structure and function of the UC Master Gardener program of Santa Clara County. With these skills and knowledge, you will be equipped to share science-based information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices with the public through the many organized volunteer activities the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County have to offer.
Each class is taught by a different guest instructor. Instructors include University of California academics, faculty from other local colleges, staff from community organizations, and other Master Gardener volunteers.
- Facilitator: Lucy Diekmann
- Facilitator: Sarah Saka
- Facilitator: Katherine Uhde
- Facilitator: Jenel Vincze
This course is the Introduction to Entomology, Chapter 3 of your Master Gardener Handbook. This is an introduction to the material we will cover in class on the 5th of May.
- Teacher: Rachel Maccini
- Teacher: Kathy Anderson
- Teacher: Colleen Brady
Course overview
This course provides information to retail nursery and garden center personnel and others who advise consumers about the best tools and products for solving pest problems. It gives basic information on pesticide types, selection, and safety.
Who should enroll?
Retail nursery and garden center personnel
This course has not been approved for Continuing Education Units.
- Technical support: UC IPM Online Training Support
The Introduction to Southeastern Prescribed Fire course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning in Southeastern forested ecosystems. At the end of the course the student should have a working knowledge of fire law, fire terminology, fire prescriptions, fire safety, firebreaks, smoke management and a basic understanding of how to conduct a prescribed burn. This course is not intended to take the place of state Certification courses, workshops, or experience in the field. Rather, it is intended to give students a basic understanding of the principles of prescribed fire and fire effects.
- Teacher: Jennifer Fawcett
- Teacher: Dwayne Hunter
- Content Specialists: Elliot Nauert
Course Name: New Invasive U.S. Cotton Insects Meeting, September 3rd, 2025
Module 1: Dr. Peter C. Ellsworth, University of Arizona
Course Number: CA# DPR-0803-26, 1.0 CEU's (Other), AZDA # 26221, 1.0 CEU's, CCA # SS 60812, 1.0 CEU's (IPM)
CEU Credits: This course is accredited by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Arizona Department of Agriculture and Certified Crop Adviser.Course availability will be through the end of the year and will be removed December 31st 2024.
The course contains video, requiring a computer that can play audio and video.
Contact and technical support: Robert Masson, masson@arizona.edu.
- Teacher: Don Dinwiddie
- Teacher: Robert Masson
Course Access Update: Accessibility Improvements in Progress
To support updated digital accessibility requirements taking effect April 24, 2026, the UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Office is updating select statewide eLearning courses and their associated training toolkits. As part of this process, access to select courses will be temporarily unavailable beginning April 23, 2026. These updates will help ensure course content aligns with current accessibility standards (including WCAG 2.1 AA) and supports all learners.
We are actively enhancing these courses and will release updated versions as improvements are completed. If you need access to course materials during this time, please contact: mgtraining@ucanr.edu
Thank you for your patience.
Click here to view course: Invasive Species Scout ProjectCourse overview
A UC Master Gardener specific scouting and reporting project is underway. This course explores what it means to be a scout and how you can express your interest in participating in the project.
Who should enroll?
Active UC Master Gardener volunteers who are interested in participating in the Invasive Species Scout Project.
How to Enroll
To enroll you must have an account or create a free account, once you are logged in you can enroll. Link to sign in page and/or create account: https://campus.extension.org/login/index.php. Once you are logged in you can self enroll, no special code or permission needed.
Having trouble enrolling? Watch this short how-to video,
UC Master Gardeners are eligible for .50 hour of continuing education (CE) for completing this course.
Need Help?
- For assistance with login, course enrollment, contact campushelp@extension.org
- For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact mgtraining@ucanr.edu
The California Department of Agriculture and the University of California Master Gardener Program.
Teacher
Lauren Snowden, UC Master Gardener Statewide Training Coordinator
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Spotted Lanternfly in California
Course Access Update: Accessibility Improvements in Progress
To support updated digital accessibility requirements taking effect April 24, 2026, the UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Office is updating select statewide eLearning courses and their associated training toolkits. As part of this process, access to select courses will be temporarily unavailable beginning April 23, 2026. These updates will help ensure course content aligns with current accessibility standards (including WCAG 2.1 AA) and supports all learners.
We are actively enhancing these courses and will release updated versions as improvements are completed. If you need access to course materials during this time, please contact: mgtraining@ucanr.edu
Thank you for your patience.
Course Overview
Explore a curated collection of continuing education topics on invasive species in California. This self-paced course includes webinars, readings, and eLearning modules covering identification, impacts, and management of invasive pests, plants, and aquatic species. Learn practical strategies to protect local ecosystems and support community education efforts while earning (CE) continuing education hours.
Learners can engage with topics of interest at their own pace and apply their knowledge to support healthy ecosystems and informed outreach in their communities.
Who should enroll?
UC Master Gardener volunteers:
- seeking continuing education on invasive species
- who are participating in the Invasive Species Scout project
- who are interested in improving their knowledge of invasive pests, plants, and prevention strategies
Continuing Education Hours
UC Master Gardener volunteers can earn continuing education (CE) hours for completing activities within this course. CE hours are based on the estimated time listed for each activity.
- Each learning opportunity includes a recommended CE value
- Record only the time you actively engage with the material
- After completing an activity, enter your hours in the Volunteer Management System to report your CE hours
Need Help?
For assistance with login, course enrollment, contact campushelp@extension.org
For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact mgtraining@ucanr.edu
Funded by
University of California Master Gardener Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Teacher
Lauren Snowden, UC Master Gardener eLearning SpecialistTechnical Requirements
To ensure full functionality and a seamless learning experience, please review the following technical requirements before beginning this course.
- A computer, tablet, or mobile device with internet access
- A current web browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Speakers, headphones, or earbuds to access audio in course videos (captions are also available)
- Access to stream and view online videos
- Access to read on-screen text and web-based course materials (or use assistive technologies such as screen readers)
- A stable internet connection for loading webpages and playing videos
How to Enroll
To enroll, first sign in or create a free account. After logging in, you can self-enroll without a code.
Go to the eXtension Campus sign-in or account creation page.
- Teacher: UC Master Gardener Online Training Support
- Editor: Cherie Shook
- Editor: Lauren Snowden
This course covers three key insect and mite pests in citrus: citrus peelminer, Marmara gulosa; forktailed bush katydid, Scudderia furcata; and citrus red mite, Panonychus citri. Each module focuses on one pest and covers life cycle and habits, damage, sampling methods, and management including biological and chemical controls.
Pest management professionals and growers
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.0 hour Other) and Certified Crop Adviser (1.0 IPM).
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.
- Technical support: UC IPM Online Training Support
Course must be completed and certificate downloaded before December 30 of the current year.
To access the free version of this course without a certificate, click on the title below:
Invertebrate Pests in Citrus
- Technical support: UC IPM Online Training Support
This course is an introduction to Integrated Pest Management and the Pesticide Label. Once you have completed this course we will review the content in class on the Thursday May 5th.
- Teacher: Rachel Maccini
Recertification credits are available for this course.
This pesticide recertification course describes the six steps for an Integrated Pest Management program for managing landscape pests. The course covers common pests found in landscapes, nurseries, or greenhouses. Several case studies with specific scenarios and pest management practices are discussed.
This course has been approved by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) - Seminar #2024-635 for 1-ISDA pesticide credit.
If you have questions related to this course, please email: cals-ipm@uidaho.edu at University of Idaho Extension.
- Teacher: cals ipm
Esta capacitación cumple con la necesidad de tener entrenamiento acreditado de seguridad alimentaria según LB 262 (2024), como parte de la Ley de Alimentos Puros de Nebraska. Este curso aborda las leyes específicas de Nebraska y entonces quizás no refleje las leyes de otros estados o países.
Esta capacitación está respaldada por el Departamento de Agricultura de Nebraska, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Douglas (Nebraska) y el Departamento de Salud de Lincoln y el Condado de Lancaster (Nebraska).
El costo de este curso de $25.
- Teacher: Cindy Brison, MS, RDN
- Teacher: David Diez
- Teacher: Kezia Huseman
- Teacher: Linda Reddish
- Teacher: Angie Rushman
- Teacher: Deborah Weitzenkamp
These classes combined with in-person training will prepare citizens of Lake County to become UC Master Gardeners of Lake County.
- Teacher: Louise Pagone
- Teacher: Louise Pagone
- Teacher: Victoria Smithson
- Teacher: Merry Jo Velasquez
The audience for this Land Application Training Online course is livestock producers and related manure industry in the state of Nebraska who will learn proper manure application techniques, record keeping, and regulations as they relate to manure management in Nebraska.
For more information, contact:
- Leslie Johnson ljohnson13@unl.edu
- Amy Schmidt aschmidt@unl.edu
- Teacher: Leslie Johnson
- Teacher: Bethany Zelt
Esta capacitación cumple con la necesidad de tener entrenamiento acreditado de seguridad alimentaria según LB 262 (2024), como parte de la Ley de Alimentos Puros de Nebraska. Este curso aborda las leyes específicas de Nebraska y entonces quizás no refleje las leyes de otros estados o países.
Esta capacitación está respaldada por el Departamento de Agricultura de Nebraska, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Douglas (Nebraska) y el Departamento de Salud de Lincoln y el Condado de Lancaster (Nebraska).
El costo de este curso de $25.
- Teacher: Cindy Brison, MS, RDN
- Teacher: Kezia Huseman
- Teacher: Linda Reddish
- Teacher: Angie Rushman
- Teacher: Deborah Weitzenkamp
This one hour online webinar prepares educators focuses on what educators can expect using the Look Who's Hatching curriculum and how to use of the program's materials. This workshop is required for all Look Who's Hatching participants to complete before receiving their incubator, eggs, and curriculum.
- Teacher: Learning Child
- Teacher: Linda Reddish
- Instructor: Jaclynn Foged
- Instructor: Katie Krause
- Instructor: Kim Wellsandt
Thank you for logging in to complete this online Expanded Food and Nutrition Education (EFNEP) lesson. You should have received an enrollment key from your class instructor. Enter this enrollment key in order to access and complete this lesson.
- Teacher: Megan Berthiaume