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Private (Farm) Pesticide Applicators

Montana Department of Agriculture

LicenseNon-degree

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Individuals who wish to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides to land they or their employer own, lease, or rent for the purpose of growing an agricultural commodity or for the maintenance of this property must first become certified as a private applicator. In partnership with the MDA, the Montana State University Extension coordinates the Montana Private Applicator Training Program (PAT) and provides training opportunities for certification.

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In-Person

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  • Montana

    Montana

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply restricted use pesticides to agricultural land
  • Comply with state and federal regulations for pesticide application
  • Maintain agricultural property using pesticides
  • Obtain certification as a private pesticide applicator
  • Renew certification and complete continuing education requirements
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium11-9013.00Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managerstitle_inference$87,980 median$156,530 top-1.33%-1,110
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on License)

  • Growth, production, and environmental data — collect and record under supervisor guidance using standardized forms and basic field instruments on a working farm or ranch.
  • Plant care schedules — follow established protocols for watering, fertilizing, and monitoring crops in greenhouse or nursery settings under direct oversight.
  • Irrigation systems — position and adjust components according to prescribed layouts under the direction of an experienced agricultural manager.
  • Fish hatchery procedures — assist in documenting egg incubation conditions and fry rearing activities using facility logbooks under close supervision.
  • Pest and disease indicators — recognize common signs of insect infestation or plant disease and report findings to a supervising manager in a field or greenhouse environment.
  • Agricultural ERP software — enter production records and basic operational data under guidance using enterprise resource planning tools in an office or farm setting.
  • Horticultural growing conditions — identify differences between greenhouse, hydroponic, and natural growing environments while supporting experienced staff in a nursery operation.
  • Personnel coordination — assist in scheduling and assigning daily field tasks to a small crew under the direction of a senior agricultural manager.
  • Reading comprehension skills — interpret agronomic reports, regulatory guidelines, and equipment manuals to support routine farm operations with supervisor review.
  • Environmental control computers — monitor and report readings from automated irrigation and climate systems in a controlled growing facility under direct supervision.

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