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

UAV

UAV

Drone flying
Unmanned Arial 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.

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Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program

Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program

PARP
PARP

Private Applicator Recertification Program Information

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On Farm Research Trials

On Farm Research Trials

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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