St. Louis, MO – The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA) held its annual conference in February and presented the 2026 Program Innovation Award to the Iowa State University Pesticide Safety Education Program. Betsy Danielson & Evan Alderman accepted the award on behalf of the Program. The award is presented in recognition of the development and coordination of programs which elevate pesticide stewardship practices and improve educational outreach related to container management, rinsing and recycling. This helps promote the mission of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance.
The goal of the Iowa State University Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is to provide educational information throughout Iowa on effective use of pesticides while protecting human health and the environment. PSEP is responsible for developing and presenting commercial and private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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.