WNC AgOptions Grant Time Is Getting Close
2025 Grant Information Sessions Scheduled! BRYSON CITY — SWAIN COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 In February 2024 the WNC Agricultural Options program …
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Calling All Gardeners, Egg Producers and Beekeepers
This year’s weather patterns have been a real challenge for gardens, flocks and beehives. Some folks had success with …
Farm Tax Webinar - Sept. 19th Depreciation: Recovering the Cost of Capital Assets on the Farm
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Center is conducting a Farm Tax Webinar on September 19 about …
We All Love Tomatoes, Right?
I’ve heard it said that you can’t stay mad at anyone for very long when you take a bite …
N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go on Sale July 1
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an …
What's That Sound? Buzz Pollination!
Plant-pollinator interactions are very complex and nearly 75% of flowering plants rely on animals to move pollen to flowers. …
Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?
Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be …
Fire Blight Showing Up on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, …
2024 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market
The 2024 market season began May 5, 2024! The Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market offers two opportunities each week …
Build a Carpenter Bee Trap in 10 Steps
How to Build a Carpenter Bee Trap Link to instructional video here: Carpenter Bee Trap Construction Gather a wooden post along with …
Soils Series: Soil Health & Your Soil Report Workshops
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center for this 2-part Soils Series. Workshops will focus on soil health and your …
Time to Prune the Grape Vines
Three primary species of bunch grapes are grown in the United States: the European bunch grape (Vitis vinifera), the American …