EPA's Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Certificate Class

Do you need to train agricultural workers to comply with the EPA's Worker Protection Standards (WPS) for their employment?  If so, you will either need to have a current Private Applicator License or a WPS Trainer Certificate to properly train them.  UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County is offering a WPS Train-the-Trainer Class so you can be compliant with EPA and the Florida Department of Ag and Consumer Services in training agriculture employees. The nice thing about the WPS TTT certificate is that it never requires renewal with CEUs.  Once you have it, it is good for life (or at least as long as there are no changes to the law). The class will be offered on October 28, 2025, at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Office in Seffner, FL.  If you are interested, just click on this link for more information and the registration forms.  WPS -TTT Class Info   Lunch will be included with the class registration. If you have further questions, please call Agent Shawn Steed at Hillsborough County Extension (813) 744-5519.  

Pesticide License Testing Will No Longer Take Place at Extension Offices in Florida

Some very important information from FDACS regarding pesticide license testing...

 Dear Valued Industry Professionals,  

We’re sharing an important update regarding pesticide license testing in Florida. The final transition from the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension (UF/IFAS) to Everblue will take effect on October 1, 2025. 

 

🔄 Key Changes & Dates 

• September 30, 2025: Last day UF/IFAS will administer exams at extension offices.

• October 1, 2025: All exams—remote and in-person—will be managed by Everblue. 

 

🧪 Testing Options 

• Remote Exams Already available and scheduled directly through Everblue.  

💲 Cost: $32 

 🖥️ Flexible testing from any location. 

 

• In-Person Exams Available at Everblue test centers across Florida.  

💲 Cost: $59  

📍 View Testing Locations here: <https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/edit?mid=15L1-gcd3Kar_VMDfqMHuP28FbRSjeWs&usp=sharing>

 

📝 How to Register for Everblue Exams

To schedule either exam type: 

1. Apply to FDACS for an exam voucher at <https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov>

2. If approved, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to pay for and schedule your exam(s) through Everblue. 

 

🆓 FDACS Free Exam Administration Days 

In addition to Everblue-proctored exams, FDACS will host two sessions with waived proctoring fees (application fees still apply). Advance sign-up will be required. Details regarding availability and sign up will be shared soon. 

 

Session 1  

📅 November 5–6, 2025  

📍 FDACS Eyster Auditorium, Tallahassee, FL  

🕗 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

 

Session 2  

📅 February 3–4, 2026  

📍 Gulf Coast UF/IFAS Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL  

🕗 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

 

We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to supporting you through this transition. For questions or assistance, please contact AESCares@fdacs.gov. 

 

Warm regards,

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services