Custom Spray Operator Dr. Frank Flanders and Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum...

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Custom Spray Operator Dr. Frank Flanders and Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education April 2006 Agricultural Careers Agricultural Careers

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Custom Spray OperatorDr. Frank Flanders and Asha Wise

Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office

Georgia Department of Education

April 2006

Agricultural CareersAgricultural Careers

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

•Mixing fertilizer and pesticide chemicals•Calibrating a sprayer•Operating and maintaining equipment and machinery•Marketing the business•Communicating with customers•Bidding for jobs•Applying chemical pesticides and fertilizers•Record keeping•Managing employees•Scheduling work crews

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Qualities and Skills

•A custom spray operator must be knowledgeable in chemical and fertilizer applications and the crops to which the chemical is

applied

•It is helpful to have a clean driving record and experience operating equipment

•Computer literacy is important in maintaining accurate records

•The ability to communicate with customers concerning their needs and concerns is very critical

•The capacity to work as a team is important because the safety of the operator and those nearby is at stake

•Problem solving skills are helpful when difficulties arise or when deciding which pesticide or fertilizer to apply

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Salary

•In general the salary ranges from $30,000 to $45,000

•Salary can be increased by higher education, through years of experience, or by taking ownership of an operation

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Work Environment

•Usually work outside•May be exposed to hazardous materials•Wear masks and other protective gear daily•Operate machinery•Usual work hours are the normal 40 hours per week but may work more during the peak season

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Education•One can become a custom spray operator

with a High School Diploma, but a Bachelor’s Degree

•With a Bachelor’s Degree ones salary may increase and there are possibilities for

future advancement

•One must receive a license to apply pesticides and fertilizers

(The licenses are given on a state level, requirements vary across the nation)

Special Requirements

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Career Resources

Professional OrganizationsMid America CropLife Associations

11327 Gravois Road, Suite. 201St. Louis, MO 63126

Internet: http://www.maca.org

American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators

Internet: http://aapse.org

Armed Forces Pest Management BoardInternet: http://www.afpmb.org/index.htm


WATERNATURAL RESOURCESENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTUREENERGY NORTH GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL WATER USE STUDY North Georgia Water Resources Educational Seminar Erin.

WATERNATURAL RESOURCESENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTUREENERGY NORTH GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL WATER USE STUDY North Georgia Water Resources Educational Seminar Erin.

Aquaculture An Overview of Georgia’s Aquatic Farming Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April 2006.

Aquaculture An Overview of Georgia’s Aquatic Farming Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April 2006.

Careers in the landscape industry Jaime Gosnell and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, to accompany lesson 01.463-1.1.

Careers in the landscape industry Jaime Gosnell and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, to accompany lesson 01.463-1.1.

Georgia Agricultural Pollution Control presentation

Georgia Agricultural Pollution Control presentation

Steps in Problem Solving Written by: Dr. Frank Flanders and Cate Buchanan Georgia CTAE Resource Network.

Steps in Problem Solving Written by: Dr. Frank Flanders and Cate Buchanan Georgia CTAE Resource Network.

Grading Shell Eggs Practice #3 Poultry CDE Practice By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Jennie Simpson Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia.

Grading Shell Eggs Practice #3 Poultry CDE Practice By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Jennie Simpson Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia.

INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN Jaime Gosnell and Dr. Frank Flanders Revised by Robbie Buchanan May 2007 Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office,

INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN Jaime Gosnell and Dr. Frank Flanders Revised by Robbie Buchanan May 2007 Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office,

Horticulture Plant ID Photos by Keith Wall, Ware Co. High School Programming by Dr. Frank Flanders and Matthew Flanders Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum.

Horticulture Plant ID Photos by Keith Wall, Ware Co. High School Programming by Dr. Frank Flanders and Matthew Flanders Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum.

Agricultural Careers Geneticist By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Trisha Rae Stephens Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education.

Agricultural Careers Geneticist By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Trisha Rae Stephens Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education.

Engineering Disciplines Dr. Frank B. Flanders and Katherine Hudson Georgia CTAE Resource Network Curriculum Office ● July 2008.

Engineering Disciplines Dr. Frank B. Flanders and Katherine Hudson Georgia CTAE Resource Network Curriculum Office ● July 2008.

Agricultural Careers Chemical Sales Representative By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department.

Agricultural Careers Chemical Sales Representative By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department.

The Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual ... · The Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication 101-9 Department of Crop and Soil Sciences November 2017

The Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual ... · The Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication 101-9 Department of Crop and Soil Sciences November 2017

Beef Industry An Overview of the Beef Industry in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April.

Beef Industry An Overview of the Beef Industry in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April.

Dairy Industry An Overview of the Dairy Industry in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April.

Dairy Industry An Overview of the Dairy Industry in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Scott Register April.

Grading Eggs for Interior Quality Practice #8 Poultry CDE Practice By: Tiffany Prather, Rusty Prather and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education.

Grading Eggs for Interior Quality Practice #8 Poultry CDE Practice By: Tiffany Prather, Rusty Prather and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education.

Original PowerPoint Created By: Dr. Frank Flanders & Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office - April 2006 Modified By: Dr. Frank Flanders.

Original PowerPoint Created By: Dr. Frank Flanders & Asha Wise Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office - April 2006 Modified By: Dr. Frank Flanders.

By Lauren Jarrett and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, July 2001 Go to Last Slide for Directions.

By Lauren Jarrett and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, July 2001 Go to Last Slide for Directions.

Diseases – Animals to Humans (Zoonotic Diseases) Georgia Agricultural Curriculum Office By: Jennifer Osborne, Katrina Kennedy, and Dr. Frank Flanders July.

Diseases – Animals to Humans (Zoonotic Diseases) Georgia Agricultural Curriculum Office By: Jennifer Osborne, Katrina Kennedy, and Dr. Frank Flanders July.

Broilers An Overview of Broiler Production in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Taylor Ginn April 2006.

Broilers An Overview of Broiler Production in Georgia Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Taylor Ginn April 2006.

By Tiffany Prather and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, July 2001 To accompany the Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum.

By Tiffany Prather and Dr. Frank Flanders Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office, July 2001 To accompany the Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum.