For anyone with Private Pesticide Applicator certification whose certification expires in 2023, September 30 is the deadline to obtain the necessary continuing education classes (2 hours of Category V plus 2 hours of Category X). The following "Last Chance" training options are available locally:

• September 6, 6 to 8 pm - Category V training (Register for 9/6)
• September 11, 2 to 4 pm - Category X, N, O & D training (Register for 9/11)
• September 14, 9-11 am - Category V training (Register for 9/14)

Each of the sessions listed above will be offered at ALL of the following locations:

• Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson (252-213-6095)
• N.C. Cooperative Extension, Granville County Center, 125 Oxford Outer Loop, Oxford (919-603-1350)
• N.C. Cooperative Extension, Warren County Center, 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton (252-257-3640)
• N.C. Cooperative Extension, Person County Center, 304 S. Morgan St., Roxboro (336-599-1195)

In addition, a Soil Fumigant Recertification class, Category Z(SF), will be offered at the Roxboro location only as follows:

• September 6 at 5 pm (register for 9/6 fumigant class)
• September 14 at 11 am (register for 9/14 fumigant class)

Registration is required and may be completed via the corresponding registration link or by calling the number of your preferred location as listed above.

For additional options in other parts of the state, visit the NCDA&CS schedule of courses and/or the Cooperative Extension Events Calendar.