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The Montana Department of Agriculture approves all trainings for pesticide applicators and dealers regardless of location and license type. Generally, over 400 trainings are approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEs) each year. Some are sponsored by MDA, many are sponsored by industry, professional organizations, online training institutions, universities, and more.

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 Training/Development Specialist
Phone : (406) 444-3732
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Fax : (406) 444-9493
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601

Rory Ruffner
Pesticide Licensing, Registration, & Training Program Manager
Phone : (406) 444-3676
E-mail : Rory.Ruffner@mt.gov
Fax : (406) 444-9493 302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601

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MDA Accepting Petitions for New Noxious Weed Listings

Interested parties may submit petition forms until September 30, 2020

MDA Accepting Petitions for New Noxious Weed Listings

Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting petitions for new plants to add to the Montana Noxious Weed List. Petition forms are available on the department’s website at agr.mt.gov/weeds and can be submitted to Jasmine Reimer, State Weed Coordinator, at jreimer@mt.gov.

“Staying ahead of the game by identifying and adding new plants to the noxious weed list is vital to protecting Montana’s agricultural lands,” said Director Ben Thomas. “The department welcomes input from folks across the state when reviewing the list each year.”

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Public Meeting Notice: Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Business Meeting & Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings

March 2 - 6, 2020 in Helena, MT

Public Meeting Notice: Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Business Meeting & Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet from March 2 - 6, 2020 at the Great Northern Hotel (835 Great Northern Blvd.) in Helena, Montana.  The Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings will take place during this time.  

Click to learn more about the Noxious Weed Trust Fund.

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