1. Pesticide Safety Education Program

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Oregon State University's Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) aims to protect human health and the environment through education and service to Oregon communities. We work closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to design and deliver high quality educational programming for agricultural employers, licensed pesticide applicators, and trainees. Scroll to learn more about our program offerings and resources.

Explore Our Programs

Pre-Licensing Program
Pre-Licensing Program
PSEP is hard at work developing a brand new program to assist individuals preparing to become a licensed pesticide applicator. This program will be offered as face-to-face workshops throughout the state and as a self-paced online course. YOU choose the format that best suits your needs! Click to learn more.
Live Webinar Recertification
Live Webinar Recertification
For those who hold a pesticide license, you are required to get continuing education credits to maintain it. PSEP offers core classes throughout Oregon in Agriculture, Forestry, Ornamental / Turf and more. We offer dozens of webinar and online courses to fit a variety of needs and industries. Click to find more information on our upcoming live webinar events.
Online Recertification
Online Recertification
Our online recertification courses are on-demand, year-round opportunities to earn continuing education credits in the comfort of your home or office when YOU need them! You can register at any time and complete on your own schedule. We work closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ensure our content is up-to-date and relevant. Click to see our online offerings.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
The WPS is designed to protect and inform agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. It applies to workers and handlers in farms, production forestry, cannabis production, and nursery / greenhouse operations. Click to find definitions, register for training, access training videos and more.

Upcoming Events

As allowable by local public health guidelines, this fall (2023) and winter (2024), our team will offer a variety of training events, both in-person and as webinars.

Details for each event of the 2023-2024 season are available on our Recertification Courses page. We also post notifications on the OSU Extension website.

Contact Us
Have questions?

Check out our FAQs page to find answers to questions we receive often.

For general inquiries:

   OregonStatePSEP@gmail.com

   (541) 737-5958

   Our Team

Mailing Address

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Oregon State University
310 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331