Pesticide Training
2026 Indiana Society of American Foresters Forest Pesticide Training Program
Wednesday, November 18th 2026 (Flyer available here)
Where
The program was held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN North and South Halls.
Education Credits
This program has applied for credits in category 1 from the Society of American Foresters, and has requested CCH credits in category 2, 3A, 6 and RT from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist.
Cost
The registration fee is $50.00 for SAF members, $65 for non-members and includes meeting materials, snacks and drinks during registration and at the breaks. Lunch is on your own. There are several fast-food and sit-down restaurants near the complex and in Downtown Danville. Additional restaurants are available east of Danville on US-36.
Registration
Please Register by November 13. There are two ways to register. You can register online with your credit/debit card below. Registering online is fast and easy and you will receive a receipt via email in less than five minutes. If you choose not to register online, you can fill out the form on the flyer and send a check to: Jordan McGuckin, 12875 West Sawmill Rd, Columbus, IN 47201. Make checks payable to: Indiana Society of American Foresters. Program questions may be directed to Lenny Farlee.
Agenda
| Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 | |
| 8:30-8:55AM | Refreshments |
| 8:55am | Welcome and program information |
| 9:00-9:30am | Dan Shaver, USDA NRCS - Brief Announcements |
| 9:30-10:15am | Phil Marshall, IDNR- Forest Health Update |
| 10:15-10:30am | Break |
| 10:30-11:15am | Bob Bruner, Purdue Extension - Management of EAB and the current state of ash regeneration |
| 11:15-11:45am | Aaron Kreider, Office of Indiana State Chemist, OISC Update |
| 11:45-1:00pm | Lunch on your own |
| 1:00-1:45pm | Ron Rathfon, Purdue Extension - Trials Updates and operational recommendations |
| 1:45-2:30pm | Erica Kronenberger, Purdue FNR - Measuring, Monitoring, and Modeling Forests: Using Digital Tools to Support Forest Health and Management |
| 2:30-2:45pm | Break |
| 2:45-3:15pm | Cheryl Coon, SICIM and USFS - SICIM and the Indiana Invasives Initiative |
| 3:15-4:00pm | Will Drews, IDNR - Forest Entomology Update |
| 4:00pm | CCH Paperwork and adjourn Thank you for attending! |
Please remember to bring your SAF or CF number to apply for credits. If you forgot your license number, you may use the last 4 digits of your social security number. Check the OISC applicator site to confirm your CCH credits. It may take a few weeks to post on your records, and recognize that when your 5-year recertification occurs, your credit balance will return to zero. Questions about your credit balance and certification should be addressed to the OISC. If you signed the workshop form at the end of the program, I can provide you with proof of attendance for this program if needed. https://inplants.oisc.purdue.edu/USAPlantsIN/SecurityLogin.aspx
You must attend the entire program to receive full credit. If you arrive late or must leave early, please see Lenny Farlee to sign for partial credits.
Parking is available at the Conference Complex. There are several fast-food and sit-down restaurants near the complex and in Downtown Danville. Additional restaurants are available east of Danville on US-36.
This program is provided by the Indiana Society of American Foresters with the cooperation of Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension and the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center.