For Prospective IPM CAPs Plan Writers:

Upcoming Training Sessions
No training opportunities are currently available, please check back to learn about future training sessions.

Contact Vicki Kalkirtz (email or 608 232-1410) to receive information about future training opportunities.

Past Training Sessions
The National IPM CAPs Working Group hosted a one-day interactive training to help interested parties begin the process of becoming IPM CAP-certified Technical Service Providers (TSPs). Training session agenda available here.

The workshop, taught by Extension and IPM experts, trained participants on a number of certification requirements. The remaining requirements can be completed on NRCS' training website, AgLearn, or at a training in your state, if one is available. Click here for a list of all IPM CAP TSP certification requirements.

When: January 19, 2009, 8:00am – 5:00pm (in conjunction with NAICC annual meeting)
Where: Orlando, Florida – Wyndham Orlando Resort
Who: Current TSPs, prospective TSPs including crop advisors, Extension, employees of public agencies, non-profits, private businesses, conservation districts, etc.
What: Training to help you meet a number of IPM CAP Technical Service Provider certification requirements in an interactive, seminar-style environment.

 

For Trainers:
Resources: The National IPM CAPs Working Group is developing an NRCS-approved TSP IPM CAP training curriculum. A draft curriculum is available here. Please note that each line item meets a minimum requirement for certifying TSPs and should be retained if you choose to adapt this curriculum to meet additional needs in your state.

Additional resources such as training recommendations and example budgets will be posted as they are available.

IPM CAP writer Recruitment Suggestions: Individuals in the groups below are ideal candidates for becoming IPM CAP-certified TSPs, or for recommending other candidates for certification.

• Current Pest Management (NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program 595) TSPs,
  
• Certified crop advisors,
  
• Members of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants,
  
• Extension staff,
  
• Conservation District employees,
  
• Department of Agriculture staff.