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Maryann MickewiczCounty Extension Administrative Assistant N.C. Cooperative Extension, Transylvania County Center

Jan. 23, 2025 DR-4827-NC NR-074 State News Desk: (919) 825-2599 | NCEMPIO@NCDPS.GOV FEMA News Desk: (855) 576-9990 |FEMA-DR-4827-NC-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4827 January 2025 1 News Release FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe, Avery, Burke, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state, and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to meet with agricultural officials to learn about assistance available. The centers have specifically trained representatives of FEMA; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; North Carolina Department of Commerce; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; U.S. Small Business Administration; local Farm Service Agency officials; and other government agencies to assist agricultural workers with their recovery needs. Please bring evidence of ownership, or photos of damaged or lost tools and equipment, along with estimated replacement costs to expedite your application. Learn more here: Help for Self-Employed. Jan. 27 – McDowell County McDowell Technical Community College Universal Manufacturing Center 634 College Drive Marion, NC 28752 Jan. 28 – Henderson County Dana Community Center 2879 Upward Rd Flat Rock NC 28731 Jan. 30 – Buncombe County Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College Ivy Building 9 Genevieve Circle Asheville, NC 28801 Jan. 31 – Watauga County Watauga Agricultural Conference Center (Winter Farmer’s Market) 252 Poplar Grove Road Boone, NC 28607 ### For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4827. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel.

FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs

Jan. 23, 2025 HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. …

— 5 months ago, Transylvania County Center

TNRC Meeting Jan 10th via ZOOM Only

Hey Everyone! We’re having issues! Please use this link and not the one in the agenda: Zoom Link Call or text …

— 5 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Transylvania County Master Gardener 2024 Graduating Class

By Cindy Decker,Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Transylvania County On December 2, 2024, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Transylvania County …

— 5 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Basics of Home Gardening in Transylvania County

Join us for an exciting two-part program on Saturdays, February 22nd, and March 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

— 5 months ago, Transylvania County Center

The Impact of Light Pollution on Nature

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— 6 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Living in the Mountains Series

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— 6 months ago, Transylvania County Center

WNC Farmer Resource Meeting: Tools for Rebuilding

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— 7 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Pastures Post-Helene

Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western NC. This situation calls for a vigilant approach to soil …

— 7 months ago, Transylvania County Center

WNC Beef Conference

December 7th, 2024 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WNC Livestock Center 474 Stock Drive Canton, NC 28716 NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program 9-11 …

— 7 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Agricultural Appreciation Breakfast

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— 7 months ago, Transylvania County Center

Forest Bathing in Your Own Backyard

By Lynn Bartosh, Transylvania County Master Gardener Forest bathing, known as shinrin (forest)- yoku (bath) in Japan, where the term …

— 7 months ago, Transylvania County Center

PPE Resources for NC Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Relief & Recovery Resources provided by the NC Agromedicine Institute Hurricane Helene WNC Farm Clean Up PPE. For …

— 8 months ago, Transylvania County Center