If you ever killed weeds in your lawn, watched your kids play on public athletic fields, or sunk a 15-foot putt on a perfect green, then you have come in contact with Bert McCarty's work. He is the 2012 recipient of Clemson University's highest agricultural honor: the Godley-Snell Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research.

McCarty receives Clemson’s top agriculture honor

If you ever killed weeds in your lawn, watched your kids play on public athletic fields, sunk a 15-foot putt on a perfect green or rooted for your favorite team playing on its home turf, then you have come in contact with Bert McCarty’s work. McCarty is internationally recognized for his expertise in turfgrass maintenance and sod production. He is the 2012 recipient of Clemson University’s highest agricultural honor: the Godley-Snell Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research.


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