Oregon State University Extension, the Hood River County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers will be holding a Spanish-language private pesticide applicator license exam preparation class in early February at the Pine Grove Grange. OSU Extension Horticulturist Ashley Thompson says the class is taught by educators from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, adding it has a track record of success. The classes will take place February 6-9. Cost is $175, and includes 2 1/2 days of instruction along with the Oregon and Washington applicators exams. Space is limited. To sign-up, contact Thompson at OSU Extension at 541-296-5494 or the Hood River County Soil and Water Conservation District 541-386-4588.