North Dakota Weed Control Association
The NDWCA was organized in 1983 with a mission to provide the vision and leadership necessary to increase a commitment to effective weed management in ND.
2025 Sprayer School
Please pre-register with local contact by May 22nd for meal count!
Tuesday, May 27th – Dickinson – Stark County Weed Control
Local Contact: Jo Thompson, Jthompson@starkcountynd.gov
Phone: 701-456-7665
Address for School: 2680 Empire Road, Door C – Take Exit 59 (on west side of Dickinson), turn S, go to Fairway Street, turn left, turn left on Empire Road
Wednesday, May 28th – Minot- Ward County Weed Control Office
Local Contact: Derrill Fick, dfick@wardnd.gov Ph:701-852-1970 Cell:701-720-2436
Address for School: 200 72nd St SE, Minot, ND 58701 – East side of Minot on Hiway #2 to 72nd St SE, turn N., go to first gate on West side of road.
Thursday, May 29th — Carrington–Carrington Research Center
Contact: Derrill Fick, dfick@wardnd.gov Ph:701-852-1970 Cell:701-720-2436
Address for School: 663 Hwy. 281 N., Carrington, ND 58421
Time for each school is 8 am to 5 pm (local time). Topics covered during the day include:
R-O-W recertification, updates, NDSU Pesticide Training Program
Noxious Weeds Programs – NDDA/Spray Sync
Basic First Aid
Weed ID
Understanding Sprayer Calibrations – Bill Walker, Nutrien Solutions
ATV/UTV Safety
Use inspection, Chemical Safety, Correct PPE, – NDDA Pesticide Inspectors
Updates from Envu, Corteva Agriscience and Nutrien Solutions
This statewide training is organized by the NDWCA and sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, Envu, Nutrien Solutions, Stark County Weed Board, Dunn County Weed Board, and the Ward County Weed Board
2025 Annual Conference Schedule & Registration Information
Events in May–October 2025
Our Story
The NDWCA’s goal is to help provide the education, tools and policies to further the control and management of noxious weeds by County and City Weed Boards, private landowners, and managers of state and federal lands.
The NDWCA was organized in 1983 with a mission to provide the vision and leadership necessary to increase a commitment to effective weed management in ND.
Our membership includes County and City Weed Boards, educators, researchers, and land managers from state and national agencies such as APHIS, US Fish & Wildlife, US Forest Service, US Army Corp of Engineers, ND Game & Fish Department, and ND Parks and Recreation Department. Members also include industries, individuals, and others who are committed to preserving our natural resources from invasive species
Objectives
LEADERSHIP
To provide leadership for weed management in North Dakota.
ASSIST
To assist the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in the development of effective
and efficient weed management programs for North Dakota.
AWARENESS
To encourage and sponsor education and awareness programs in weed management.
LEGISLATION
To develop and promote appropriate legislation pertaining to weed management.
RESEARCH
To encourage and support research on weed problems and their solutions.
LIAISON
To provide communication among city and county weed boards, weed control offices,
groups, organization, agencies, companies, and individuals concerned with weed management programs.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The NDWCA is working to help landowners develop a noxious weed control plan for their property that is effective and safe for the environment, animals, and people.
What is a Noxious Weed?
A noxious weed is a plant that’s considered to be injurious to the environment, animals, crops, and people. Noxious weeds are subject to government regulations for control and management.
Noxious weeds cause millions of dollars in damage to North Dakota crops and forage. Many additional dollars are spent in both public and private efforts to control these weeds. In addition to their agronomic impact, noxious weeds adversely affect rural and urban landscapes, tax revenues, recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat.
