This year's Virtual RUP/CCA Seminars will be held December 17 and 18, 2024.

Register for any portion of the MABA Winter Conference to gain access to virtual RUP and CCA credit sessions, hosted by MABA on December 17-18, 2024.

This is a particularly useful opportunity for anyone needing Calendar Year 24 additional credits*, or wishing to earn credits toward future recertification.

Session 1: Tuesday, December 17

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Changes and What Applicators Should Know
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Edward Ruckert, Minor Crop Farmer Alliance

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 1A, 1B, Priv. Core, Comm. Core
CCA Credits: 0.5 SW; 0.5 PM

General Pest Control Topics 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Mark Vanderwerp, Rose Pest Solutions

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

Right of Way Safety
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vic Lenkaitis, Nationwide Insurance

RUP Credits: 1.0 Category 6, Priv. Core, Comm. Core
CCA Credits: 0.5 PM; 0.5 PD

Break/Lunch Discussion: Successes in Advocating for Your Important Work
12:00-12:30 PM

Chuck Lippstreu, MABA

RUP Credits N/A
CCA Credits ONLY; CCA Credits: 0.5 PD

Understanding Current Rules and Regulations Governing Pesticide Use
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Staff of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

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

Session 2: Wednesday, December 18      

Seed Treatment Seminar 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Syngenta Seed Care Team

RUP Credits: 2.0 Category 4, Priv. Core, Comm. Core                                              
CCA Credits: 1.0 CM;1.0 PM

Fumigation Safety and Best Practices 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lance Grey, Fumigation Service & Supply

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

How Does the Emergence of Carbon Markets and Climate Programs Affect Pesticide Applicators?
1:00 – 2:00 PM

Lisa Woodke, Star of the West Milling Co.

Brian Glenn, CropLife America

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

The above RUP credits have been approved in Michigan.