Director Agronomy
CurrentActivities and Objectives of International Weed Science Society (IWSS)The IWSS publishes a newsletter that is sent to members twice a year and holds the International Weed Control Congress every four years.The objectives of the Society, as cited in its constitution include:Encourage, promote, and assist development of global weed science and weed control technologyPromote and assist international communications between individuals and organizationsPromote and assist development of special symposia on topics of international interestEncourage and assist education and training in weed science and technologyProvide a calendar of important weed science eventsMaintain liaison with relevant national and international organizationsStimulate research, extension, and regulatory programs to answer changing weed problemsEncourage and assist in development of weed science societies. To provide an international forum to deal with global weed problems by:organizing congresses, and collaborating in organizing meetings and courses.publishing and participating in publishing newsletters, proceedings, and monographs.
