Fergus County Weed District
The first weed legislation in Montana was passed in 1895, and the first noxious weed program was established in 1921. The Montana County Noxious Weed Control Law (MCA 7-2101 through 2153) was established in 1948 to protect Montana from destructive noxious weeds. This act, amended in 1991, has established a set of criteria for the control and management of noxious weeds in Montana.
Noxious weeds are defined by this act as being any exotic plant species which may render land unfit for agriculture, forestry, livestock, wildlife or other beneficial uses or that may harm native plant communities. Plants can be designated statewide noxious weeds by rule of the Department of Agriculture or county-wide noxious weeds by district weed boards following public notice of intent and a public hearing.
Mission Statement
"Fergus County Weed District is dedicated to preserving the diversity and productivity of lands within Fergus County through education and coordination of noxious weed management on private and public lands."
Address
PO Box 878
185 Armory Road
Lewistown Mt 59457
Contact
Phone: 406-535-3970
Fax: 406-535-8177
E-Mail: jmeyers@fergusmt.gov
Office Hours
Tuesday 5:45-7:45 p.m.
Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Jessie Myers
Weed Program Coordinator
For questions about weed id, chemical application, and weed control plans, contact Cody Ream, Fergus County Extension Agent at 406-535-3919.