We will once again offer virtual credits on December 14-15, 2023 for all Winter Conference registrants.

Register for any portion of the MABA Winter Conference to gain access to virtual RUP and CCA credit sessions, hosted by MABA on December 14-15, 2023.

This is a particularly useful opportunity for anyone needing CY23 additional credits. A Zoom link will be provided to those registered for the 2024 Winter Conference by December 13.

Go here to return to the full 2024 Winter Conference agenda.

Thank you to those who joined MABA’s December Credit Sessions this on Dec. 14 & 15, 2023!  For those who earned RUP or CCH recertification credits, we need you to verify your applicator information such as applicator type, number, and category to credit for each session you attended.

Please choose one of the links below to report RUP credits earned. You can do this any time, but of course, the sooner the better. You must enter a report to receive credits!

Did you earn individual RUP Michigan credits?
Yes, take me to the form to complete.

Did you earn individual CCH Indiana credits?
Yes, take me to the form.

Did you lead or join a group viewing session?
Get reporting instructions here.

This is an important step in our reporting process, because it will ensure we report the correct category of credit that you need.

MABA will verify that you registered for the 2024 Winter Conference, logged in and attended each session you are reporting. If we have questions, we will contact you.

If you didn’t catch the CCA credit QR codes for any session, please email us and we will send to you.

Email questions to: maba@miagbiz.org

***Credits are approved for both Michigan and Indiana.***

Session I: Thursday, December 14

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Fumigation Issues Update
Lance Grey, Fumigation Service & Supply

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category FUM, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                    

CCA Credits: 1.0 PM

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Understanding Current Rules and Regulations Governing Pesticide Use

Brian Verhougstraete, MDARD and PPPM Staff

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 1A, 1B, 1C, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                       

CCA Credits: 1.0 PM

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Effective Application of Pesticides: Key Points for Operators

Mark Loux, GarrCo Products, Inc.

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 1A, 1B, 1C, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                       

CCA Credits: 1.0 PM


12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Optional (Non-RUP) Seminar: Current Conservation Program Availability, A 10,000 Foot Summary

Dan Moilanen, Michigan Association of Conservation Districts

RUP Credits: N/A

CCA Credits: 0.5 SW

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | CANCELLED

 

Session II: Friday, December 15

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Road Safety & Right-of-Way Considerations

Kirby Wilmore, Hastings Mutual

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 6, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                       

CCA Credits: 0.5 PM; 0.5 PD

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Common Pests and General Pest Control

Mark Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 7A, Priv. Core, Comm. Core

CCA Credits: 1.0 PM

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Seed Treatment Seminar

Syngenta Seed Care Institute Team

RUP Credits: 2.0 Category 4, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                          

CCA Credits: 1.0 CM;1.0 PM

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Optional (Non-RUP) Seminar: MABA Update, National Lay of the Land for Crop Protection Policies, and Applicators’ Important Role

Riley Titus, CropLife America and Chuck Lippstreu, MABA

RUP Credits: N/A                                                    

CCA Credits: 0.5 PD

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Pesticide Applicators’ Role in Maintaining Soil Health

Kristin Poley, Michigan Corn

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 1A, 1B, 1C, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                                       

CCA Credits: 1.0 SW