Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits

The Montana Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council.

The following council terms expire June 30: * Livestock Production Representative * Herbicide Dealer or Applicator * Noxious Weed Research and Control Interests Representative * Western County Weed District Representative * Agriculture Crop Production Representative.

The advisory council is appointed by the MDA director and provides guidance to the department and the Noxious Weed Programs, which assists Montana counties, local and tribal communities, researchers and educators in efforts to combat noxious weeds.

MDA’s noxious weed programs include the Noxious Weed Trust Fund, Noxious Weed Materials program, Early Detection, Rapid Response program, and State Noxious Weed Coordination. Service terms are two years and members are required to attend three meetings per year..

Those interested in serving on the NWMAC are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and application to MDA by May 31.

More information and applications are available on the NWMAC homepage. Nominations can be submitted to: Montana Department of Agriculture, PO Box 2002014, Helena, MT 59620-0201.