Resolution 24 - 09
Weed Free Forage
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A WEED FREE FORAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH BY THE BANNER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THE GOVERNING BODY OF BANNER COUNTY, NEBRASKA:
WHEREAS, the Banner County Board of Commissioners is desirous to establish a Weed Free Forage Program, and costs associated therewith,
WHEREAS, the Banner County Weed Superintendent will upon request inspect any forage prior to harvest as to the presence or absence of the designated noxious weeds of the participating states and provinces,
WHEREAS, the forage is required to be inspected in the field of origin prior to cutting or harvesting. Forage containing any noxious weeds or other listed weeds may be certified if prescribed treatments are followed. An inspection certificate will document that the requirements were met. Interstate shipments of forages must be accompanied by a transit certificate and/or certification marking issued by the Banner County Weed Department.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the County Board of Commissioners of Banner County that Banner County establish a Weed Free Forage Certification Program and that producers in Banner County desirous to participate in the Weed Free Forage Certification Program shall pay a mobilization fee of $60.00, and additional $1.00 per acre inspection fee plus the costs of tags and twine.
Dated this 2nd day of July, 2024.
Moved for approval and adoption by Anderson. Second by Lease.
Roll call vote: Darnall, yes; Anderson, yes; Lease, yes.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Board of Commissioners
Banner County, Nebraska
/s/ Robin Darnall, Chairperson
/s/ Laif Anderson, Vice - Chairman
/s/ Don L. Lease II - Member
Attest:
/s/ Katie West, Banner County Clerk