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Minda DaughtryExtension Agent, Agriculture N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center

Get ready, Swain and surrounding counties! The annual Swain County Fair is just around the corner, and we’re calling …

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Swain County invites you to take a short survey (just 5 minutes!) to help us …

Turfgrass Field Day attendees at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Research facility. Join us Wednesday, August 13th for the in-person, 2025 …

Can’t make to the Swain Office for the Information Session? How about one of these? 2026 Information Sessions Tuesday, August 5, …

WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing cash grants directly to farmers who are …

Back in April of this year we talked about heat related concerns on gardeners, especially when many of us …

Herb and Spice Identification – Growing your own Herbs – Harvesting, Storing, & Preserving Herbs -Cooking Techniques Using Herbs …

DATE: Thursday, August 14 · 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT LOCATION: Mills River, NC Registration is now open for Mtn. Hort Field …

This comprehensive training event, scheduled for November 17-20, 2025, is designed to provide aspiring food truck owners and entrepreneurs …

Since 1979, the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program has recruited, trained, and engaged people to serve as volunteer …

The 2025 market season is underway! The Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market offers weekly opportunities to stop by and …

Welcome to the garden! The classic signs of southern spring and approaching summer are showing up: the forests are …