Pesticide License Continuing Education Classes

All classes are held at the Salem Campus Agriculture Complex (Building 60). ODA continuing education credits pending approval for all classes.

Private Pesticide License Test Preparation

May 6 and May 13, 8:00am-12:00pm 

Cost $150, 8 total hours

Pesticide Calibration

May 20, 8:00am-12:00pm

Cost $79, 4 total hours

To request registration, email ag@chemeketa.edu

You can find study materials and licensing information directly on the ODA website (click here).

Intro to Farm Finance Series

Section 1: Saturdays, October 5- November 16

Section 2: Saturdays, January 11- February 22 

Developed for people who are actively involved in a farm business or planning to be, this series of classes will tackle and untangle the financial side of farming. Seven classes include: Setting Up the Office, Accounting Principles, The Financial Statements, Beginning a Business Plan, Business Planning Part 2, Managerial Accounting, and Resource Panel Discussion

Classes meet in person on the Salem Campus from 9 am-Noon. 

Cost: $350 

To Register: ag@chemeketa.edu

So I need a Loan….

October 5 & 12 | 9 am-Noon

Join instructor John Wagner  as he provides you with  the knowledge and tools to make better  farm business decisions, fast track you through the financing process, and get you on the path  to meet future goals. Take your financial documents and see how they are used in real world  analysis. Create financial ratios and rank them using real USDA guidelines. Learn how to  evaluate farm projects and do a cost to benefit analysis.

Cost: $100

How do I Manage Risk?

October 19 & 26 | 9 am-Noon

Now that you have a farm business, it’s time to protect it. Learn about various risk management  products and skills including: insurance, government programs, personal finance and record  keeping. Work with some really cool tools that will help you track your business activities and  learn how to qualify for government and RMA insurance programs. Don’t risk being uninformed!

Cost: $100

Understanding Farm Contracts

Section 1: November 9 | 9-11 am

Section 2: January 14 | 5:30-7:30 pm

From rental agreements to easements, learn the hows, whats and whys of contracts. Taught  from an attorney’s perspective, this class will help you protect yourself and your business  agreements. Being comfortable with the language involved with contracts is a great tool that  leads to savvy business decisions.

Cost: $50

The Farm Tax Class

December 7 | 9 am-Noon

It’s the end of the year and time to wrap up the financials. This class will cover the different tax  returns, farm tax schedules, pass through income and other useful forms. Though we won’t do  you taxes for you, learning how to close out end of year reports and start compiling tax records  will hopefully make tax season less daunting.

Cost: $50

The 4 P’s of Marketing

February 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 9 am-Noon

Pricing, Promotion, Place, Product: each day of this 4-day class will focus on one of the 4 P’s of marketing. Bring your own farm examples to work with or just learn from your instructor and  peers. This crash course on marketing will have you asking the right questions and learning  some new tricks. 

Cost: $75

Forklift Safety Upcoming Courses

Forklift Safety

June 11, 2025

All classes are 4 hours safety and instructional training and 4 hours operations and testing. This class reviews OR-OSHA safety regulations that relate to the operation of forklifts. Orients students to the safe operation of forklifts including daily inspection and maintenance. Participants must successfully demonstrate safe operation skills to obtain certificate of completion.

Participants must be at least 18 years old or older and have a driver's license.

Cost: $199

Classes will be 8:00am- 5:00pm on the Chemeketa Brooks Campus.

Link to Register & Pay

Tractor Safety Classes

Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Classes

Classes are full for this spring. We'll be setting dates for next year in early 2026.

Introducing a new series of classes designed to expand your knowledge of exporting seed. Developed in collaboration with producers and seed industry professionals in the Willamette Valley, workshops will cover 7 topics over 4 days: International Shipping, Markets & Marketing, Contracts, Seed Testing, Export Logistics and Documents, Industry Resources.

Registration for the series: $299
Email ag@chemeketa.edu for registration or questions.

Classes will start January 2024.

WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE

March 15, 2025, 8:30am-2pm

Our annual event celebrates the contributions of women to the horticulture industry. All our successful women this year had their educational paths go through community college and technical institutes. Lunch is provided and a full panel of speakers will provide inspiration and plant knowledge. 

Cost $5 to help offset costs. 

To register email: ag@chemeketa.edu

Continuing Students

You are a continuing student if you have ever taken classes at Chemeketa before

• Log in to My Chemeketa 
  • If you don't know your username and password, look it up here
• Click on "Registration" in the box on right
• Register for class using the CRN or the "Class Search" tool
• Pay for class by clicking on "Account" in the box on right

New Students

• Email and request a registration form or download the PDF.
  • Confirmation email and payment instructions will be sent upon receiving the completed registration form

Payment

Once you've registered you have 10 working days to make financial arrangements for payment of your class fees or you will be charged a $25 fee. Additional $25 late fees will be applied to accounts 30 days or more overdue (maximum late fees of $75 per term will be charged).

Registration In Person

Subject to available space. Stop by Ag Complex, Building 60 to register during business hours or 30 minutes prior to the start of class.

Registration questions? Email