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
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PROGRAM PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Advisory Committee Members
* USDA-RD
* USDA-RMA
* USDA-FSA
* USDA-NASS
* USDA-NRCS
* WA State Dept of Agriculture
* WA State Conservation Commission
* WA Growers League
* Cowiche Growers
* Employment Security/WorkSource
* Inspire Development Center
* Intertribal Ag Council