The Worker Protection Standard (WPS), administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, was revised in 2015 to enhance the protections for farm workers and pesticide applicators from the risks of pesticides. The changes went into effect on Jan. 2 and apply to all farms, including vineyards. The WPS now requires yearly training of agricultural workers, mandatory record keeping for pesticide use and enhanced posting requirements. Click here for more information and various resources complied by Dr. Patty Skinkis, viticulture extension specialist and associate professor at Oregon State University.
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