Private Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification
Dates for 2026 are now set.
See Pike County and surrounding dates below!
No matter where you live in Ohio, a recertification class is sure to be offered nearby!
If you want to add any categories, training materials are available at the Extension Office. You can access the study materials and must pre-register for testing online at http://pested.osu.edu. If you need to contact ODA, the number for Pesticide Regulation is (614) 728-6987.
January 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM (Core,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Fertilizer Recertification: 5 PM - 6 PM
Brown County Fairgrounds-Rhonemus Hall
325 West State Street., Bldg B, Georgetown, OH 45121
Trevor Corboy email: corboy.3@osu.edu
Phone: 937-378-6716
January 22, 2026, 6 PM - 9:30 PM (Core,1,2,3,4,5,6)
Fertilizer Recertification: 5 PM - 6 PM
Jackson County Extension Office
17 Standpipe Rd., Jackson, OH 45640
Josh Winters email: winters.249@osu.edu
Phone: 740-286-5044
January 28, 2026, 6 PM - 9:30 PM (Core,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Fertilizer Recertification: 5 PM - 6 PM
OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Rd., Piketon, OH 45661
Amanda Perkins email: perkins.715@osu.edu
Phone: 740-289-4837
February 17, 2026, 6 PM - 9:30 PM (Core,1,2,3,4,6)
Fertilizer Recertification: 5 PM - 6 PM
Adams County Fairgrounds- Administration Building
836 Boyd Ave, West Union, OH 45693
Jennifer Stoneking email: stoneking.24@osu.edu
Phone: 937-544-2339
February 24, 2026, 6 PM - 10:30 PM (Core,1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Fertilizer Recertification: 5 PM - 6 PM
OSU Extension Office - Gallia County
111 Jackson Pike, Suite 1572, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Tracy Winters email: winters.5@osu.edu
Phone: 740-446-7007