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Req. Training for Commercial & Private Applicators

ATTN: If you are a NC Pesticide License holder, please read below about an important requirement that must be met this year.

There is a new requirement for those who hold a pesticide license. This is for commercial and private applicators. The Required Pesticide Certification & Training (C&T) Update Training isa mandatory, one-time instructional requirement for current pesticide applicators to comply with updated federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

Please note that this is a 1-hour mandatory requirement, and you must complete this training by your specific recertification deadlineFailure to complete the required training will result in the LOSS of your pesticide certification. For example, in North Carolina, it is June 30th for commercial applicators and September 30th for private applicators in the year of your current certification.

There are two ways you can complete the training:

  1. Online by clicking HERE. View the one-hour training video, then click on link next to the video to submit your information to the NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division. (Note: you MUST complete the training video in its entirety before submitting your information.)
  1. View video in person on Tuesday, March 3rd from 9am to 10am at The Maxwell Center (3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro). Video will be shown by Wayne County Cooperative Extension. Although not required, we do ask you sign up to let us know how many plan to attend. You can e-mail at Jessica_Strickland@ncsu.edu or call my phone line at 919-731-1522 (please leave message to RSVP if don’t answer).

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Jessica

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ENCTA Meeting – March 17, 2026

Cost for meeting and lunch is $50 for members,$60 for non-members

Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Washington Yacht and Country Club
Host: Josh Hardin
  
9:30 AMRegistration
10:00 AMIrrigation class.Guest speakers are Brandon Proctor and Matthew Gross
11:00 AMLunch golf following lunch

Cost for meeting and lunch is $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Membership dues may be paid the same day.

NEW option: Dues and prepay fees for all meetings including golf. Except for the fund raiser. $185 per individual.

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Turfgrass Council of North Carolina Invitation

Dear colleagues and friends,

I wanted to personally invite you to join me at TCNC’s Regional Workshop on March 12, 2026 from 9:00-11:30 AM at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC. This half-day event includes education and networking. It begins with two high-impact sessions designed to sharpen both your leadership skills and your technical expertise.

A People First Industry:
Join Shay Brickhouse (CEO) and Zac Small (COO) of Landscaping Unlimited, Inc. for a deep dive into the human side of the industry. They will share strategies on how to master leadership and team dynamics to drive business growth.

Agronomic Excellence:
Led by Helena Agri-Enterprises, this session focuses on technical proficiency and professional standards. Pesticide credits are currently pending for this session.

Afterwards, participants will enjoy a networking lunch. Space is limited, and registration is now open! I hope you can join me.page1image48237952

Register here: https://turfgrasscouncilnc.org/events/2026-tcnc-regional- workshop-series-goldsboro/

Best Regards,

Wil Sutton
President
Turfgrass Council of North Carolina

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Professional Grounds Management Meeting & Demo

Professional Grounds Management Meeting & Demo
PESTICIDE CLASSES – 4 HOURS CREDIT
DATE:
FRIDAY, January 30, 2026 / 9:30AM – 3:00 PM
$30.00 per person
(Includes class, materials, & lunch catered by Parker’s BBQ)
Please CALL to register by Wednesday, January 28th – (252) 235-2311
or you can email us at jfspower@embarqmail.com

Agenda for Meeting – 4 credit hours:
9:30am – Pesticide Class (2 hrs credit)
Bill Johnson – “Weed Control & Application Technology”- Other Speakers TBA
11:30am – ProEdge Sprayers Demo
12:00pm – Lunch – Catered by Parker’s BBQ
1:Q0pm – Pesticide Class (2 hrs credit) – Dr. Fred Yelverton – “Weed Update 2026”
3:00pm – Q&A Session / Dismiss

Don’t forget to call and register by Jan. 28th!!
JFS Power Equipment, Inc.
ProEdge Sprayer Mfg.
4533 NC Highway 581 / Sims, NC 27880
3 Miles South of Bailey/ Phone (252) 235-2311
jfspower@embarqmail.com

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ENCTA Annual Pesticide Meeting – January 22, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Wayne Community College
Annual Pesticide Meeting
Host: Rob Woods
Moffett Auditorium (New location)
8:15 AM Registration
9:00 AM Travis Gannon
10:00 AM Jim Kerns
11:00 AM Terri Billeisen
12:00 PM Lunch

Cost for meeting and lunch is $40 for members, $50 for non-members

Membership dues may be paid the same day.

Membership dues are $35/year for single membership, or $45/year for Superintendent and Assistant.

NEW option: Dues andprepay fees for all meetings including golf. Except for the fund raiser. $185 per individual.

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Bill Jones of Southern Seeds – 1941-2025

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our original owner and President of Southern Seeds, Bill Jones, after a brief illness. Bill has been an active part of Southern Seeds and the Middlesex community for 54 years. Please keep his family and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

https://www.poolefuneral.com/obituaries/William-Bill-Lee-Jones?obId=46402649

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ENCTA Business Meeting – December 4, 2025

Thursday, December 4th 
Annual Business Meeting
Star Hill Golf Course 
Cape Carteret, NC             
Host Damon Libby
9:15 AMRegistration
10:00 AMAnnual BusinessMeeting Fred Yelverton with Carolina’s Golf Course update
11:00 AM Lunch
12:00 PMGolf

Cost for meeting and lunch is $25 for members $50 for golf and everything., $35 for non-members $60 for golf and everything.

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ENCTA Meeting – September 18, 2025

Next Meeting 
Thursday September 18th
Benvenue Country Club 
Rocky Mount, NC             
Host David Jacobs
9:15 AM
Registration:
10:00 AM
Guest Speaker David Jacob Topic: Why Doesn’t my Boby feel normal?
11:00 PM:
Lunch and golf following lunch.

Location: Benvenue Country Club, 100 Southern Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA

Cost for meeting and lunch is $25 for members $50 for golf and everything., $35 for non-members $60 for golf and everything.

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Norman Norbert Jacob – Obituary

Long time ENCTA member David Jacobs father passed away. Here are the arrangements. Please keep Davis and his family in your prayers.

https://www.glickfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Norman-Jacob
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ENCTA Member Passing – Mike Vanlandingham

Long time Eastern North Carolina Turfgrass Association member Mike Vanlandingham has passed away.

https://www.biggsfuneral.com/obituary/john-mike-vanlandingham