Thistle Program Guidelines

  • 10-acre demonstration plot with the chemical furnished (by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture).
  • Additional 10 acres can be sprayed (farmer furnishes the chemical).
  • 7 farmers maximum per county

General Policy

  1. The department will furnish one man who will assist in the operation of the sprayer and mixing of chemical.
  2. Each farmer shall furnish source of water, tractor and driver.
  3. All products used shall be labeled and the product label will be strictly followed.

Each demonstration plot consist of 10 acres sprayed for the control of a particular noxious weed at no cost to the farmer, and an additional 10 acres is sprayed if the farmer supplies the materials. Demonstrating the proper timing, chemical and equipment necessary for effective weed control is the desired result of these plots. We hope that the farmer will take the initiative to continue controlling these weeds on their own.