WiA: Chemical Safety Workshop

Women in Agriculture workshop by Farmacist covering chemical labels, SDS, spray safety, nozzle choice, weed planning and water quality.

WiA: Chemical Safety Workshop

Ladies of Mackay/Whitsunday/Isaac region are invited to a relaxed, hands-on workshop hosted by Farmacist for women who live or work on farms. The session builds confidence in agricultural chemical use and safety, with a focus on safe and sustainable farming practices.

What will you learn:

• Labels - What to look for and how to interpret
• Safety Data Sheets - SDS and what them mean
• Nozzle selection - Drift, droplet size DEMO
• With holding periods - post application, restocking & slaughter
• Understanding buffers
• Chemical record keeping
• Spray water quality
• Surfactants - wetting agents
• Weed management planning
• Fine scale water quality project OVERVIEW

What to bring/wear

• Closed in shoes
• Water bottle
• Hat

What we’ll provide:

• Smoko (please let me know if you have dietary requirements)
• Goodies bag provided by Farmacist Pty Ltd (Mackay)
• Places are limited

This event is proudly supported by the @ Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program and Reef Catchments.