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Food Safety Matters

Published - August 31, 2026

Cover Crop
Utilizing Cover Crops in the Garden

Published - August 31, 2026

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Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in September

Published - August 31, 2026

May Heifer
Stocking Rate

Published - July 28, 2026

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How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe Every Time

Published - July 28, 2026

Peaches
Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in August

Published - July 28, 2026

School supplies
Back-to-School Supply Drives and Community Resources For August

Published - July 28, 2026

July Baldy
Oats as Emergency Forage

Published - July 28, 2026

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Upcoming Events

WNC AgOptions Applications Deadline Monday | Nov 09 | All Day
Veteran's Day - Closed Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day
11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
Cover Crops Your Way Workshop Demo Saturday | Nov 14 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Oak Hill Community Park & Forest 820 NC-126, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ The NC Arboretum Wednesday | Nov 18 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn
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Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 27, 2026

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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