Fertilizer Applicators, Certified
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Not reported
Virginia’s Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands require certification for all licensees and contractor-applicators, state agencies, localities or other governmental entities engaged in the commercial application of fertilizers to non-agricultural lands. Anyone desiring certification as a Certified Fertilizer Applicator (CFA) must successfully complete approved training and submit an online application to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. CFA certification is valid for four years from the date of issuance. Certified fertilizer applicators shall complete a minimum of two hours of coursework every two years for recertification.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- Specific course required
- Experience
- No experience
Issuing body
- Department
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division
- Division of Consumer Protection
- Board
- Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs
- Address
- 102 Governot Street NULL Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone
- (804) 786-3983
- Agency website
- https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
- Licence page
- https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/plant-industry-services-certified-fertilizer-applicator-training.shtml
- Last updated
- August 11, 2023
Occupations (O*NET)
- Pesticide Applicator 37-3012.00
Source and verification
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