Dry clay that has cracks in it from severe drought with some weeds growing on it.

Livestock Forage Program Assistance Available for Producers Affected by Drought

McDowell County Center — Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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USDA Block Grant- Deadline Extended

McDowell County Center — Published - May 26, 2026 Read
Fruits and Vegetables that are in season during the month of June.

What's in Season during June?

Published - June 2, 2026 Read
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4-H Summer Fun

Published - May 29, 2026

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See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Meet Tracey Hall, No Stranger to Extension

Published - May 29, 2026

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Managing Deer in Residential Neighborhoods

Published - May 27, 2026

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Summer Annuals for Our Pastures

Published - May 27, 2026

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Fly Control for Horses

Published - May 27, 2026

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Healthy Summers, Healthy Minds

Published - May 26, 2026

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Drought Brings Challenges

Published - April 23, 2026

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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? June

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
Flyer for the NCDA Block Grant Final Information Session on June 4, 2026, details in main text.
Final NCDA&CS Hurricane Helene Block Grant Information Session on June 4th

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 28, 2026

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Slime Mold Outbreak (Hint: Don't Panic!)

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Turf Pathology
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As a Chef, how do you avoid woody breast chicken?

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
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