FARMINGTON — GPS training is being offered Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the USDA Service Center on Park Street.

Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes for your Global Positioning System unit to correct to your actual location when it is first turned on? Or that a way-point is the reading you told the GPS unit to memorize? According to organizers, participants will learn what longitude and latitude are, along with many more useful pieces of information at this training session.

The GPS units that will be used are Garmins. The session is limited to 25 on a pre-paid, first come first serve basis. This class will teach attendees to expand their GPS skills and avoid expensive, time consuming and risky mistakes. Students will get some hands-on field instruction outside. More sessions will be offered next summer.

This workshop is offered in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. A snow date has been set for Feb. 24.

Attendees must pre-register by sending a check for $15 with registration form (price breaks: $28 for 2 people, $40 for 3, and $50 for 4 people.)

Make check payable to: Franklin County SWCD, 107 Park St., Farmington, 04938.