Positions open on Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council

from Montana Department of Agriculture

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

The following council terms expire June 30:

• Recreationist/Wildlife Group.

• Consumer Group.

• Montana Weed Control Association.

• Eastern County Weed District Representative.

• At-Large Member.

Appointed by the MDA director, the council provides guidance related to noxious weed programs and the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program assisting counties, local and tribal communities, researchers and educators throughout the state. Responsibilities include reviewing Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant applications and attending hearings which take place over the course of several days in March each year. The NWMAC recommends and funding awards to the MDA Director for approval. Additional one-day council meetings are also held in January and July each year.

People interested in serving on the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and application to MDA by May 1. People can visit the NWMAC website at https://agr.mt.gov/NoxiousWeedTrustFund to learn more and download application forms. Nominations for council member can be submitted to: Montana Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2002014, Helena, MT 59620-0201, or [email protected].

The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. People can visit http://agr.mt.gov to learn more.