St. Louis, MO – The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA) held its annual conference in February. TPSA President Nicole Jansen presented the President’s Award to Wendy Sue Wheeler, Washington State University, and Jack Ranney, Waste Options Southwest, LLC. The award is in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance.
Wendy Sue has been a long time member of TPSA and served as the 2018 TPSA President. In addition, she worked as the treasurer since 2020 and served on the TPSA Board of Directors, since 2014. Wendy Sue is always willing to provide input and share her knowledge on any stewardship issue as well as TPSA’s role. Throughout her work with TPSA, as a mentor, or helping wherever needed, she recognizes the importance of pesticide stewardship.
Ranney has also been a long-time member of TPSA and served on the Pesticide Disposal Committee for the past 5 years. Jack is dedicated to the agricultural industry and pesticide stewardship. He is dedicated to TPSA and provides assistance whenever asked.
The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA), founded in 2000, is an organization of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, educational and research institutions, public organizations, private corporations, and individuals that are actively involved in various aspects of pesticide stewardship. The goals of TPSA are to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and longevity of various pesticide stewardship efforts.
The 2027 Pesticide Stewardship Conference is scheduled for February 2-4 in San Diego, California.