The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation

This Project Will Provide Critical Information and Training for State Lead Agencies Responsible for Enforcement of New Esa Pesticide Label Requirements From Epa. by Improving Regulatory Clarity and Consistency, the Project Will Enhance Compliance, Reduce Delays in Pesticide Application, and Mitigate Potential Costs Associated With Unclear Enforcement. Workshops and Training Materials Developed Will Serve as a National Model for Enforcement and Applicator Education, Ultimately Benefiting Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Protection. These Workshops Will Bring Together State and Federal Officials So That They Can Work Collaboratively on Identifying Existing Tools and Programs That Could Help Discuss, Develop, and Disseminate Best Practices for Esa Label Enforcement as They Are Determined by Epa. Given That Every State Is Unique, Developing a Collaborative Approach to Openly Share Information and Ideas Is Ideal So That the Recommendations Can Have Specificity, But Can Be Applied in a Broader Context. This Format Also Affords Flexibility to Address Current Scenarios. Finally, This Will Provide States With Information in a Timely Manner to Address Needs Among Their Grower and Producer Segments.