Bridge that was taken out by Tropical Storm Helene in McDowell County

USDA Block Grant Disaster Assistance Program: Supporting Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Published - April 21, 2026 Read
Tanner Collier

Welcome, Tanner!

Published - April 20, 2026 Read
cows grazing in pasture

Drought Brings Challenges

Published - April 23, 2026 Read

News From Burke County Center

Rainbow after rain storm in NC.
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather

Published - April 23, 2026

From: McDowell County Center
Drought Conditions in North Carolina
What About the Drought: Landscaping and Gardening Tips for the Dry Season

Published - April 22, 2026

young girl smiling at camera
Burke County 4-H: A Season for Skill & Community

Published - April 22, 2026

The 2026 Paper Clover Campaign. A collage of vintage 4-H photos
It's 4-H Clover Campaign Time!

Published - April 21, 2026

An AI generated image of pantry moths by a bag of flour in a pantry.
Pantry Moths

Published - April 21, 2026

Sourdough bread in a baking pan.
Introduction to Sourdough

Published - April 21, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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News From NC State Extension

Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Beef System Field Day
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
garden installation at early care center
Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
a woman walking on a trail
Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Carolyn Dunn holding her award
Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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