Becoming a Pesticide Applicator in NC
To receive payment for spraying pesticides on someone else’s property or to apply restricted use pesticides on your own …
Jared Butler
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Field Crops, Livestock Lee County Centerjsbutle3@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Mailing Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Job Description Working to get research-based information to growers in Lee County. I assist row crop producers and livestock producers in finding solutions to issues that are in the field. I also educate Lee County residents on pond weed management as well as pesticide education.
Recent Posts by Jared Butler
Field Crops Weather Update
As we go through May it is time to think about timely rain events and productive growing temperatures. The …
Fire Ant Control in Pasture
Red Imported Fire Ants are a nuisance in gardens, lawns and pastures. Fire ants are native to Brazil and …
Precipitation in Review - Lee County
Rain events in 2024 were scattered but totals came in just above our historic average. In Raleigh at Lake …
What's for Supper?
North Carolina is one of the most diverse agricultural states in the country. With a variety of different crops …
Pond Nutrient Management
Looking into your pond’s health starts with a solution sample being sent off to the North Carolina Department of …
The Importance of Soil Sampling
Soil is the foundation of every successful garden, lawn, pasture and field crop. Building a strong foundation requires a …
The Evolution of Corn Mazes
With the summer heat slowly leaving us for a cool fall breeze some fall traditions are making their way …