Programs
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Pesticide Safety Education Program –PSEP |
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 The goal of PSEP is to train pesticide applicators so that they obtain their applicator’s license and maintain certification though continuing education. The primary objective is to raise the percentage of applicators that pass the certification exam. Training Courses are offered spring and fall. Core training consists of 12 weeks of pesticide use and safety, using both lecture and hands-on laboratory techniques. Registration Information
Contact: Mr. David Jefferson (djefferson@udc.edu) 202-274-7114 or 7115
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Home Lawn and Gardening |
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The Home Lawn and Gardening program provides direct technical assistance to DC homeowners and some renters, as well to neighborhood associations seeking advice on the beautification of the public spaces within their neighborhoods. The program provides direct technical assistance and instruction through residential and commercial site assessments visits, telephone consultations and other educational methods; and determines disease and/or conditions of lawns, trees, plants and shrubs, yielding recommendations for treatment, pruning, removal, and transplanting, as well as suggestions for alternative landscape design plans to beautify and save the environmental welfare of the areas. |
Contact: Ms. Sandy Farber (sfarber@udc.edu) 202-274-7166 or 7115 |
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Water Quality Education and Monitoring Program |
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The Water Quality Education and Monitoring will prepare and disseminate educational information to keep the residents of DC aware of the quality of their surface, ground, and drinking water. The program will serve as an unbiased monitor of DC ground, surface, and drinking water quality through a random sampling and testing process. A comparative analysis of results will provide confidence to homeowners for utilization of DC municipal water. The program has also initiated the establishment of an EPA Certified Water Quality Testing Lab in the Engineering Department of UDC. This lab will be used to train and certify Water Quality Lab Technicians and Waste Water Operators according to EPA standards.
Contact: Ms. Wellela Hirpassa (whirpassa@udc.edu) 202-274-7087 or 7115 |
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Agriculture in the Classroom |
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Agriculture in the Classroom (AIC) is designed to acquaint the students with the knowledge of the systems involved in agricultural production and its interaction with the environment. The program provides training and resources for teachers to integrate agriculture in their curriculum. The purpose of the program is to expand participant’s knowledge base and skills in the field of agriculture through the“Agriculture in the Classroom” approach,and to prepare |
participants for job awareness opportunities in agriculture and related fields. Contact Ms. Barbara Evans ( bevans@udc.edu) 202-274-7160 or 7115
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