`Center For Latino Farmers`

* Connect Latino producers to USDA, WSDA & Ag trade programs & services

* Conduct educational workshops in English/Spanish for farm sustainability

* Assist producers to apply & qualify for low interest FSA loans

* Coordinate projects on farm development

* Promote & develop marketing cooperatives for increased profits

SERVICE AREA

State of Washington

News Release

For Immediate Release

Date: January 29, 2020

To: All Media & Other Interested Parties

Contact: Center for Latino Farmers

Nevis Ayala 509-453-3157

Train the Trainer Couse

Yakima, WA- Center for Latino Farmers in partnership with Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), is hosting a Train the Trainer course (TtT). This 2-day course is designed to train agricultural workers, farm managers, supervisors and other people who want to conduct pesticide safety training for pesticide handlers. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. The 18-hour series will be conducted in Spanish and English on the following dates:

Date: February 27 & 28, 2020

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: 815 N. Kellogg St. - Suite D

Kennewick, WA

WorkSource Columbia Basin

Requirements for this course: Trainers must have a current pesticide license or be a pesticide handler trained by WSDA agency.

For more information or to register call Nevis Ayala 509-453-3157