Get certified. Stay compliant. Train locally.
My mission is a broader, better agriculture built on education, safety, and compliance. I make simple, accessible resources that applicators, fieldworkers, and families can actually use, right here on the Coastside and across California.
Is your crew covered?
Check the ones that are true for your operation, then see where you stand. This is a plain-language guide, not legal advice.
Pesticide Handler Safety Training
Compliant. Convenient. Certified.
Customized training that meets the annual handler safety requirement under 3CCR, whether you host it at your own farm or join a session in downtown Half Moon Bay.
- Built around 3CCR handler safety rules
- Taught by certified local trainers
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Ideal for farms with new or returning crew
Schedule it
Pick your farm or a downtown HMB session, in English, Spanish, or both.
Train the crew
Hands-on training built around current 3CCR handler safety rules.
Stay compliant
Walk away with records in hand, and a plan to renew every 12 months.
Always check the latest. Pesticide laws and requirements change often. For the most current, official information, go straight to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation: cdpr.ca.gov → Nothing on this page is legal advice.
Need to report something? To report a pesticide-related injury, compliance issue, or concern, contact your local County Agricultural Commissioner’s office.
Seguro en el Campo
Hosted by former pesticide inspector Mary Canchola, MBA, and produced by former inspector Ranger Kielak, this podcast is an approachable, relevant safety resource for Spanish speakers across California.
- Covers the same topics as compliant training
- Reviewed by multiple former inspectors
- Built in clear, approachable Spanish
Important: this is a learning resource, not certified training. California handler safety training has to be delivered in person. Use this to reinforce that training, not to replace it.
QAL Study Guide Podcast
An AI-hosted educational series on the safe, effective use of pesticides in California. Built for anyone preparing for the Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Private Applicator Certificate (PAC), or just trying to understand compliance and safety better. Made for growers, landscapers, pest control pros, and students.
- Covers laws and regulations, PPE, environmental protection, reporting, and more
- Based on UCANR and CDPR guidance
- AI-narrated with NotebookLM, adapted from public study materials
For educational use only. AI-narrated and not a substitute for official training or certification. Always confirm current requirements with CDPR.
Private Applicator Certificate Study Podcast
An audio study series to help you prepare for and pass the California Private Applicator Certificate (PAC) exam, available in both English and Spanish.
- Based on official study material
- Available on multiple platforms
- Offered in English and Spanish
These episodes are AI-produced study aids. Always confirm current exam content and requirements with CDPR.
Let’s get your team certified.
Request a quote for on-site or Half Moon Bay handler training, or just ask a question. I’m a former county pesticide inspector, so I know the rules from the inside.
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