Weed Superintendent

Phone

(402) 443-7696

Address

111 N 13th St Suite #2
Tekamah NE 68061

Email

weeds@burtcountyne.gov

Links

Nebraska Noxious
Weed Program

Nebraska Weed
Control Association

Tory Penny

Weed Superintendent

Complaints about noxious weeds in Burt County can be made by calling the Weed Superintendent's office at (402) 443-7696.

The county weed superintendent duties include:

  • Being certified, in writing, by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as a noncommercial applicator.
  • Examining all lands under the jurisdiction of the control authority to determine if the Noxious Weed Control Act and the rules and regulations are being complied with.
  • Compiling infestation data and other reports as the Director of Agriculture or control authority may require.
  • Supervising and carrying out the coordinated control program within the county.
  • Completing 20 hours of continuing education, annually.
  • Ascertaining and tabulating the approximate amount and location of land infested with noxious weeds in the county, annually.
  • Ascertaining and preparing information required by the county board for preparation of the county budget.