Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm C.S.T.

219-866-4930

115 W Washington St
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm C.S.T.

219-866-4930

115 W Washington St
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Weed Control Board

Contact

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Jasper County Purdue Extension: 219-866-5741

Jasper County SWCD: 219-866-8008

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Mission

The Jasper County Weed Control Board is dedicated to protecting our land, waterways, and communities by promoting awareness and understanding of invasive species and noxious weeds. Centered on education, outreach, and community action, our mission is to safeguard Jasper County from these threats. Through collaborative efforts, we empower residents, landowners, and partners to identify, prevent, and manage invasive species and noxious weeds, preserving the natural beauty, agricultural productivity, and ecological health of Jasper County for future generations.

Acting Board Members

(Per Indiana Code 15-16-7-4)

  • Township Trustee of the County
    Sandra Putt: Jordan Township Trustee

  • Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor 
  • Jim Martin: Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District, District Supervisor 

  • Representative from the Agricultural Community of the County 
  • Scott Bahler: Community Member/Farmer

  • Representative from the County Highway Department or an Appointee of the County Commissioners
  • Ed Cain: Highway Superintendent

  • Cooperative Extension Service Agent from the County 
  • Summer Brinkman: Purdue Extension, Ag & Natural Resources Extension Educator

  • Chair
    Jim Martin - chair

  • Vice-Chair
    Scott Bahler

  • Cooperative
    Sandy Putt - secretary/treasurer

Technical Assistance

Individuals listed in this section provide technical assistance and regional expertise but do not serve on the Jasper County Weed Control Board and do not participate in board governance or decision-making.

  • Administrative Assistant
    Cayci Lane: Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District, District Coordinator & Treasurer 

  • Technical Advisor
    Joshua Kesling: Ecological Consultant

  • State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management (SICIM)
    AJ Popovic: Northwest Indiana Regional Specialist

Upcoming Weed Control Board Meetings

12 Feb
Weed Board Meeting
Date 02.12.2026 1:00 pm
12 Mar
Weed Board Meeting
03.12.2026 1:00 pm
9 Apr
Weed Board Meeting
04.09.2026 1:00 pm
14 May
Weed Board Meeting
05.14.2026 1:00 pm
11 Jun
Weed Board Meeting
06.11.2026 1:00 pm
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