At Malcolm Media’s recent Tree & Vine Expo, event host Matthew Malcolm was pleased to introduce, Linda Pinfold, the new Stanislaus County Ag Commissioner to attendees. Watch this brief video to get to know Linda and her emphasis on serving and assisting local farmers in navigating the ever-changing pesticide regulatory environment of California.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Thunder Creek Equipment for their industry support.
With ongoing changes in California pesticide laws and regulations, growers should be prepared with the right tools and resources, especially if County Ag inspector pays you a surprise farm visit. That is why Amanda Zito and Alya Wakeman-Hill from the Fresno County Department of Agriculture provided growers with a bucket inventory checklist regarding pesticide applications at a Sun-Maid Growers meeting in Selma this morning.
Here is what is required:
-Emergency Medical Care Posting (Outside)
-Soap
-3+ Gallons of Water
-Single-use Towels
-Clean Coveralls
-Chemical Resistant Gloves
-Eye Protection
-Labels for Chemicals being Applied
Highly Recommended:
-Eyewash
-Extra N95 Respirators
-Chemical Resistant Apron
Remember, it is always better to be safe than sorry!