This episode features two speakers on pesticides: violations and pesticide container recycling. Opening the show is an interview with Marc Lea, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, San Luis Obispo County Ag Department. Marc describes some common violations of the pesticides regulations his office enforces. These include drift, improper use or lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the misuse of rodenticides. Past two of the episode is a recording from the 2017 Sustainable Ag Expo. Lottie Martin, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office talks about how to recycle empty pesticide containers safely. References: Guideline for Pesticide (Hazardous Waste) Disposal (San Luis Obispo County) | San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management San Luis Obispo County Ag Department San Luis Obispo County Ag Department Pesticide Use Enforcement Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Pesticide Use Enforcement Sustainable Ag Expo UC IPM Selecting and wearing personal protective equipment (Video) Get More Subscribe on Google Play,  iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

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