Agriculture Workforce Training & Community Agriculture
Take classes to skill up in the agriculture field. Add certifications, acquire continuing education credit and learn something new.
Workforce Development
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Pesticide License Topics
Pesticide License Continuing Education Classes
All classes are held at the Salem Campus Agriculture Complex (Building 60) unless otherwise noted. ODA continuing education credits available for all classes.
Laws & Safety Test Preparation Class
November 17, 8:30am-12:30pm AND November 18, 8:30am-12:30pm CRN: 30262 Cost: $159Last Chance for Credit Class
December 28, 8:00am-4:00pm
Take 1- 6 hours of recertification credit from a variety of topics all at 1 location. Schedule and registration will open in mid-November. Email ag@chemeketa.edu to be put on the list.Future courses are being scheduled. Check back here for class postings.
To request registration, email ag@chemeketa.edu
You can find study materials and licensing information directly on the ODA website (click here).
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Farm Finance Topics
Ag Overtime Workshop
November 1, 9-11am. For anyone dealing with payroll and farm accounting, this workshop will provide an overview of the ag overtime law including exemptions, compliance and how to apply for the tax credit. Presenters are from BOLI and Oregon Department of Revenue.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: ag@chemeketa.edu
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Forklift Safety
Forklift Safety Upcoming Courses
Forklift Safety
November 17, 8am-6pm, $199
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.
Class is held at Chemeketa Brooks Campus.
To register: email ag@chemeketa.edu
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Tractor Safety
Tractor Safety Classes
Vineyard Tractor & UTV Safety. This class establishes safety rules and guidelines for workers operating agriculture tractors and utility terrain vehicles. This class meets on 4 Fridays: 9/29, 10/20, 11/3 & 11/7 from 8am-3pm plus online work at Chemeketa Northwest Wine Studies Center in Eola. Cost $303. To register email contact@chemeketacellars.com
Youth Tractor & Safety Certification Classes
All youth tractor safety classes have concluded for 2023. The next class will be scheduled Spring Break 2024. Registration will be available here in January.
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Seed Industry Topics
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.
Community Agriculture Courses
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WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE
WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE
Save the Date! November 3, 2023
Our 2nd annual event celebrates the contributions of women to the horticulture industry. A day of speakers, workshops, education and experiences is planned for all plant people to attend.
Schedule and registration information will be available in late September.
Send questions to: ag@chemeketa.edu
How to Register
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Online & In Person
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
- 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
- Log in to My Chemeketa