Welcome to Benton County ANR
The Benton County agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program strives to connect the residents of Benton County to research and expertise available through the Cooperative Extension Service which is a network of colleges, universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A partial list of clients who seek our assistance includes grain farmers, livestock producers, pesticide applicators, woodland owners, gardeners, lawn & tree enthusiasts and homeowners. We look forward to helping you find answers to your ANR-related questions.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension Benton County
Jon Charlesworth, ANR Director
charles6@purdue.edu
410 S Adeway Suite A
Fowler, Indiana 47944
(765) 884-0140
Jon Charlesworth, ANR Director
charles6@purdue.edu
410 S Adeway Suite A
Fowler, Indiana 47944
(765) 884-0140
Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture & Storage
Seismic testing restarted in the summer of 2023 and was concluded in September. This is a complicated issue and one that elicits strong emotions.
Learn MoreNewsletter
Newsletter
UAV
UAV
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Extension personnel are learning how to help farmers and agricultural professionals more easily analyze and apply data from UAVs. Also known as drones, UAVs can improve precision, efficiency and depth of information.
For more informationPARP
PARP
Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program
Private Applicator Recertification Program Information
For more InformationOn Farm Research Trials
On Farm Research Trials
On Farm Research Trials
Purdue Extension is interested in working with farmers who are conducting their own in-field research trials.
Farm Research Trials Program