7^th VENTURA COUNTY SPRAY SAFE EVENT

MARCH 20, 2018

VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

I.            Registration (7:30–8:30 a.m.)

II.            Opening Session (8:30–8:55 a.m.)

1.      Welcoming Remarks and Introductions — Brian Benchwick, Chairman, Ventura County Spray Safe Planning Committee

2.      Ventura County Spray Safe Overview — John Krist, Chief Executive Officer, Farm Bureau of Ventura County

3.      The Importance and Value of Compliance — Eric Lauritzen, Policy Advisor, California Department of Pesticide Regulation 

III.            Morning Speakers (8:55–10:10 a.m.)

1. How Water Quality Regulations Address Pesticide Use and Safety— Jenny Newman, TMDL Unit Chief, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
2. Understanding the Pesticide Registration Process — Debbie Stubbs, Regulatory Product Manager, Syngenta Crop Protection
3. Protecting Schools Near Farms — Colleen Robertson, Principal, Somis School

IV.            Station Training Sessions(10:15 – 11:50 a.m.) Attendees will be divided into four groups, which will rotate through the stations, with 20 minutes per station and 5 minutes of move time per rotation.

1.      Improving Water Quality Through Pesticide BMPs — Nancy Broschart, Farm Bureau

2.      Drift Avoidance and Safety — Kevin Miskel, Aspen Helicopters; Danny Pereira, Rio Farms

3.      Spray Rig Calibration — Marianna Castiaux, California Strawberry Commission

4.      Field Inspection and Worker Safety Compliance — County Agricultural Commissioner

V.            Buffet Lunch (11:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) — Marshall's Bodacious BBQ

VI.            Closing Session (12:45 – 1:30 p.m.)

1.      Speaker Introductions — Brian Benchwick

2.      Statewide Regulatory Perspectives and Issues — Brian Leahy, Director, California Department of Pesticide Regulation

3.      Closing Remarks — William Terry, Vegetable Grower, Terry Farms

Attendance is free, but advance registration is

required. Fax (805) 987-3874 or email

spraysafe@farmbureauvc.com