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    Dairy cows in stanchions eating grainPresented in collaboration with Miner Institute, this course will cover basic principles of dairy cattle nutrition and their application within dairy herd management.  

    This course is designed primarily for early career nutritionists and allied industry professionals seeking a more comprehensive foundation in the principles of dairy cattle nutrition.


    Este entrenamiento autoguiado en español para trabajadores lecheros esta designado para desarrollar en la fuerza laboral las habilidades necesarias en una lechería moderna. Los módulos están centrados en áreas comunes de responsabilidad de los trabajadores lecheros.

    Temas incluidos:

    Manejo de Vacas

    La nutrición de Vacas Lecheras

    La Salud del Rebano

    La Calidad de Leche y El Sistema del Ordeno

    Reproducción y Cría


    This course is reserved for QMPS Internship Students

    This course will begin with agronomic factors that influence forage quality and follow key strategies for harvest, preservation and feedout of quality feed. It will be valuable for decision makers and key employees in the cropping and feeding system on the farm.  There will be a mix of basic “101” level material combined with more advanced concepts and recent research findings.

    Topics Covered

    • Fermentation and Silage Science
    • Forage Variety Selection & Quality Considerations
    • Forage Harvest Management
    • Silage Storage & Management
    • TMR Mixing Procedure & Maintenance
    • Feed out and Feed Bunk Management

    Cutler Botanic GardenThis pilot course for Master Gardener Volunteer preparation and continuing education will be offered to active volunteers of Broome and Tioga Counties throughout the winter months of 2021.  The intent of this pilot course is to review the content of the modules and give feedback in order to improve the course for future use in training new volunteers in the core curriculum.

    Putnam County - Master Gardener Volunteers Basic Training

    The Garden-Based Learning Library is an online community where CCE educators can connect around horticulture resources for their regional and local Extension programming especially the core preparation and advance training of Master Gardener Volunteers.

    Learn about the beneficial insects that are the natural enemies to those pests that are in the garden.

    This course is for vegetable growers who produce cucurbits, peppers, tomatoes, and/or beans. Phytophtora blight is a serious disease that presents major challenges once on your farm. In this course you'll learn how to recognize symptoms on different susceptible crops, the biology of the pathogen, and avoidance and management strategies.


    This information was prepared by Amara Dunn, Department of Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology, NYSAES, Cornell University. Contact Amara at arc55@cornell.edu with questions about the content of this module.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 0.75 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 0.75 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    Goals of This Module

    • Understand the life cycle of bed bugs and how they appear at each life stage.
    • Learn the basic biology of bed bugs
    • Learn about bed bug behaviors that affect control

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 1 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    A pesticide is any substance used to control pests. Pests may be target insects, vegetation, fungi, etc. Most control the pests by poisoning them. Unfortunately, pesticides can be poisonous to humans as well. Some are very poisonous, or toxic, and may seriously injure or even kill humans. Others are relatively non-toxic. Pesticides can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or mouth. The most important thing to remember is that you should always use caution whenever you work with any pesticide!

    Goals of This Module

    • Understand what toxicity is and how it affects humans.
    • Learn the three routes of entry (how pesticides enter the body) and the importance of each.
    • Be familiar with how toxicity is measured and what is meant by label warning statements.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 1 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    The words "environment" and "ecology" have been increasingly in the news. Man is beginning to fear that his daily activities may be limiting the future use of resources. Pesticide use and drift can affect air quality; pesticides in the food chain can threaten wildlife populations; and soil may no longer be suitable for optimal crop production. Pesticides are now recognized to be non-point sources of water pollution. As a result, pesticide practices are being watched closely. As pesticide applicators, it is important to do your job carefully by both controlling pest populations and at the same time protecting the environment from the potential adverse effects of pesticide use.

    Goals of This Module

    • Understand the dangers of pesticides in the environment and what causes them.
    • Be familiar with how pesticides pollute groundwater and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
    • Understand how pesticides persist in the environment.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved for 2 (cch) New York pesticide applicator recertification credits. The credits are earned when the applicator reads and studies the content of the module, then successfully completes the content quiz. A certificate will be sent you as proof of completing the course.

    You are an applicator working with toxic materials and are interested in safeguarding your health. You also want to protect other people and the environment from pesticide injury. Many pesticide accidents result from careless practices or ignorance. Learn safe procedures contained in this module!

    Goals of This Module

    • Learn proper safety precautions for before, during and after pesticide application.
    • Understand the importance of cleanup measures.
    • Understand the need for personal protective equipment.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 1 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    Pesticides can enter the body through the skin, the eyes, the mouth, and the lungs.The most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is through skin contact. Some pesticides enter the body through the skin quite readily. Concentrates can be especially dangerous. Some parts of the body absorb pesticides extremely fast and need extra protection. Two such areas are the head and the scrotum. Most of a pesticide spilled on your skin is absorbed in the first few minutes. If any pesticide is spilled on you, wash it off immediately. It is best to avoid direct contact with pesticides by wearing the proper protective clothing. The pesticide label will tell you what protective equipment is necessary.

    Goals of This Chapter

    • Understand the importance of personal protective equipment worn during pesticide application.
    • Understand why there are different fabrics and materials used to protect applicators and how they differ.
    • Learn the importance of and method for layering protective clothing.
    • Learn the basics of respirators and their use.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 1 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    Weather-wise application can reduce pesticide hazard to the environment. A good applicator carefully checks the weather conditions before beginning spray procedures. Not only do a few simple precautions protect the environment, but in terms of dollars and cents they aid the applicator. Pesticides which do not reach or remain on the target areas are wasted. More pesticide, time, and money must be used to control the pests in the target area.

    Goals of This Chapter

    • Learn the role that weather conditions can play in both helping and hindering the applicator.
    • Understand the hazards of windy day application and who is legally responsible for mistakes.
    • Learn the advantages of early morning or evening application.
    • Understand the roles of humidity and temperature inversion in regard to pesticide application.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: This module is approved in New York for 1 Core recertification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    As an applicator you have two disposal problems. First you must safely dispose of surplus pesticides concentrated or tank mixed that you have no use for or cannot store. Secondly, you must safely dispose of empty pesticide containers. Careless disposal practices are a common cause of pesticide misuse and environmental contamination. Take the time to dispose of surplus pesticides and empty containers carefully and legally. Never give empty containers away for any purpose.

    Goals of This Chapter

    • Learn the importance of preventing pesticide surplus.
    • Know what to do in case you have a pesticide surplus.
    • Understand and learn the steps taken to properly dispose of pesticide containers.
    • Learn proper procedure for triple-rinsing containers and equipment.

    Pesticide Storage

    Instructor - Ron Gardner rdg5@cornell.edu


    No job is really finished until
    the pesticides, containers, and your equipment have been put away properly. Get into the habit of storing all of your materials safely before you clean up and go home, or on to the next job. While you are cleaning up and putting away the pesticides, containers, and equipment you should wear all the personal protective equipment you used on the job. Consider wearing gloves and other protective equipment, even if they weren't recommended on the label. Spills and accidental contamination often occur during storage procedures.

    Goals of This Chapter:

    • Learn how to choose and arrange a storage are for pesticides
    • Understand the importance of handling, storing, and disposing of pesticides properly
    • Learn what to do in case of a pesticide spill

    Introduction: Welcome to the herbicide-resistant weeds training lessons, provided by the Weed Science Society of America. Herbicide resistance education and training are critical for advancing the adoption of diverse weed management programs to delay and mitigate the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds. This training lesson was developed by a team of weed scientists in an effort to provide to you, the agronomist, consultant, retailer or distributor, and interested grower, the most current information on herbicide resistance in weeds.

    FACTS ABOUT this Module: You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credits are earned after completing the Pre-Test, reading and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. The last thing is to click on the certificate function. A temporary certificate will be generated. An official certificate will be mailed to you.

    Successful completion of this module will earn you 1 recertification credit for New York State DEC certified pesticide applicators in categories .....

    Here’s how it works:

    1. First, sign the course roster.
    2. Then, take the pre-test.
    3. Next, read the 'Current Status of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds' unit.
    4. Then take the post-test. You have as many tries as you need to score 80% or higher.
    5. Finally click on the "Course Completion Certificate" This is a must! Clicking here informs the course sponsor that you have finished the course requirements so we can send you an official certificate.

    This lesson presents an introduction to herbicide resistance in weeds. By the end of this lesson, you will: 


    Please sign the roster:

    This course is an introduction to ecological weed management, and covers important aspects of weed biology that will enhance your ability to manage weeds in both organic and conventional cropping systems.

    Successful completion of this module will earn you 1.5 re-certification credits for New York State DEC certified pesticide applicators in categories 1a, 3a, 3b, 6a, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23 and 25.

    Biological control is the use of natural organisms to help us control pests. These helpful organisms can be insects, bacteria, fungi, and others, but this module focuses on insect biocontrol.

    Integrated tick management (ITM) is a multifaceted approach to management of tick populations, including reduction of tick habitat, landscape management, tick-targeted chemical control, and host-targeted control. This course will review available tick control strategies, discuss the evidence-base behind these strategies for reducing tick abundance and tick-borne disease burden, and review challenges and barriers to effective tick control in real-world settings.

    At the end of this module, the student will:

    • Explain how tick biology and behavior informs approaches to control.
    • Identify control strategies targeting ticks, hosts, and environment/habitat.
    • Identify challenges to effective tick control.
    • Evaluate the efficacy of various control strategies to reduce tick abundance and to reduce tick-borne disease public health burden.
    • Describe the one health framework for addressing the threat of ticks and tick-borne disease.

    This template provides a format for PMEP DLC courses. Content can be copied and pasted into new modules.

    This module discusses integrated pest management for insect pests of field corn. It focuses on correct insect pest identification, lifecycles, and management strategies that can be employed.

    This unit presents an Integrated Pest Management approach to the pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, which causes late blight in tomatoes and other solanaceous plants. We will cover identification, as well as management methods for late blight. 

    At the end of this module, the student will be able to:

    • Distinguish Late Blight from other "look-a-like" diseases.
    • Learn how to scout for early signs of Late Blight.
    • Understand the favorable conditions for Late Blight.
    • Understand management strategies for Late Blight infection.

    A narrated Powerpoint presentation by Chuck Mohler of the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Cornell University that covers cultivation equipment and timing, and how to best integrate cultivation in an overall weed management program for field crops and vegetables.

    This topic is approved in New York for 1 core re-certification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credit is earned after completing the Pre-Test, watching videos, readings, and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. A temporary certificate will be created with an official certificate mailed to the participant.

    This topic is approved in New York for 1 core re-certification credit. You must be logged in and working in the course activities for a minimum of 1 hour. The credit is earned after completing the Pre-Test, watching videos, readings, and studying the content of the module, then successfully completing the Post-Test. A temporary certificate will be created with an official certificate mailed to the participant.

    Water is one of our most important resources. The Earth's freshwater is stored in lakes, rivers, and streams or below ground in aquifers. Pesticide contamination of water is of great concern from many perspectives. This site provides information on nature of water, how it may become contaminated with pesticides, and how contamination can be prevented.

    During this course we will be exploring the importance of scouting in the production of agricultural crops. Examples will be based primarily on grape production but the concepts are fairly universal and should be relevant whether you are growing Brussels sprouts or apples or grapes destined for the juice, wine or fresh market.

    Here's what we hope you learn:

    • The importance of scouting in the production of agriculture.
    • The major components that make up a scouting program
    • Resources available through the NYS IPM Program for scouting programs

    This information was prepared by Tim Weigle. Contact him at thw4@cornell.edu with questions about this module.

    Participants who complete this course will gain an understanding of the basic biology of the latest invasive species to hit the eastern United States, spotted lanternfly. An overview is provided of why everyone should be concerned with the potential damage spotted lanternfly can cause to forests, agriculture and tourism industries as well as our quality of life. This course covers spotted lanternfly biology and identification, pathways and spread and monitoring and management strategies currently available for this pest.

    A narrated Powerpoint by Chrisy Hoepting of the Cornell Vegetable Program that covers identification, biology, and management of swede midge, an insect pest of crucifers recently introduced into the United States.

    A look at all the aspects of IPM methods for sweet corn in the Northeast.

    A program designed to update green industry professionals about the early detection and integrated management of theWeed suppressive Groundcovers.

    Did you know that over 400 species of wild bees live in New York State, and honey bees are just one species?  Many of these other bees, not just honey bees, provide critical pollination services. This module begins with a general introduction to pollination and society's need for resilient pollination services, particularly in light of threats to honey bee health. It then introduces the general characteristics of wild bees and specifically highlights a few of the most interesting and useful wild bee species. The presenters will outline the multiple threats facing our bees, discuss the specific risks posed by insecticide and fungicide exposure and how pesticides can interact with other stressors that bees face. Finally, mitigation strategies to minimize harm to bees, taking into account their biology, habits, and points of vulnerability, will be discussed.

    This site is for active CCE Suffolk MGV's and Emeriti to explore resources and find useful information that will enhance their volunteer experience.


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