In the spring of 2024, one of our growers, Bill Beuttell of Daintry Trees, was interested in comparing oils and other products to observe how effectively these alternative treatments would manage the BTA populations.

2024 Balsam Twig Aphid Farm Demonstration (Bill Beuttell’s Farm) - Avery County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Bill Beuttell is a grower with Daintry Trees.

2026 North Carolina General Election

== Elections ==
=== 2026 ===
Beuttell is running for election to the Avery County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in 2026. He aims to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts in the region.

Bill Beuttell (Avery County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

2018 Recipient: Daintrey Trees – WNC AgOptions

#### Adam and Bill Beuttell, Daintrey Trees

##### Solar Greenhouse for Fraser Fir Seedlings/Transplants
###### Grant Award: $6,000

To move away from being highly dependent on suppliers in the Pacific Northwest, the Beuttells installed a 16′ x 24′ solar powered greenhouse to grow their own quality seedlings and transplants for their 110 acre Fraser Fir operation.

Trees – WNC AgOptions

Plans to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts in the region.

Installed a solar-powered greenhouse to grow seedlings and transplants for a 110-acre Fraser fir operation.

- Plans to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts in the region.
- Installed a solar-powered greenhouse to grow seedlings and transplants for a 110-acre Fraser fir operation.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 2, 2026, Bill Beuttell did not have a website or any information online.

Administration

Bill Beuttell

- Installed a solar-powered greenhouse to grow seedlings and transplants for a 110-acre Fraser fir operation.

As of September 2, 2026, Bill Beuttell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 