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Private Applicator Training for Specialty Crops
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for specialty crops on March 18, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.
Private Applicator Training for Crops
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for crops on January 21, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).
Private Applicator Training for Pesticides
Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide.
2026 Commercial Applicator Training Online Course
SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Crop Hour
SDSU Extension will deliver a series of virtual Crop Hour webinars January 7 to February 27, 2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST.
Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Rapid City at the Ramkota (2111 N LaCrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701) on February 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT.
Commercial Aerial Applicator Training @ Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention
SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and UMN Extension will host a joint aerial commercial applicator training on February 19, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST in conjunction with the Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention, which will be held at The Delta Hotel in the Symphony Hall (1635 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND 58103).
Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Sioux Falls at the Best Western Plus Ramkota (3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107) on February 12, 2026. CST.
Commercial Applicator Training for Pesticides
Those who apply pesticides for hire or as a government employee that applies pesticides while performing work duties, must have a commercial applicator license.