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In North Carolina and across the country, 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of Cooperative Extension programs. Extension’s centennial is linked to the signing of the federal Smith-Lever Act, which provided funds for life-changing educational programs.

Today, Cooperative Extension programs in North Carolina are based in all the state’s 100 counties and on the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. These programs draw on research-based knowledge from the state’s land-grant universities — N.C. State University and N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University – to provide education to citizens. Read more….

Cooperative Extension has a rich history in Swain County. These pictures depict the importance of agriculture, home demonstration clubs and 4-H in our communities and our county.

History Wall Photos

(Click pictures below to see more)

fashionrevue Donald Bunn & 2 tomato growers Mary Parris March 1963
Family Consumer Science Agriculture and Livestock 4-H and Youth

100 Reasons to Celebrate!

Swain County Cooperative Extension is……..

Are you part of Extension’s history?

We would love to hear from you!. Contact us to share your stories and pictures.

Swain County Cooperative Extension Office
(828) 488-3848
60 Almond School Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
melissa_vaughn@ncsu.edu


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Written By

Melissa Vaughn, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionMelissa VaughnCounty Extension Administrative Assistant Call Melissa Email Melissa N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center
Page Last Updated: 3 years ago
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