Weed Superintendent

Functions of the Weed Department

• Encourage and develop better weed control practices.
• Inspect all lands under the jurisdiction of the control authority to determine if the Nebraska Noxious Weed Control Act and the rules and regulations are being complied with.
• Complete 20 hours of continuing education annually.
• Be certified with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as a commercial applicator
• Supervise and carry out the coordinated control program within the county.
• Compile infestation data and other reports as the Nebraska Director of Agriculture or control authority may require.
• Perform forage certification inspections and article inspections.
• Provide herbicide recommendations and biological information for the control of noxious weeds.