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Swain County 4-H Summer Program Extravaganza

Swain County 4-H announces the 2009 Summer Program Extravaganza lineup!
There is something for everyone (ages 5-18). See what activities interest you!

Swain County 4-H Summer Program Extravaganza (pdf)
Summer Program Registration (pdf)
Important Forms (link to pdf documents)

Swain County Tailgate Market

Support your local farmers, gardeners and artisans!
Market Opens Saturday, June 6th (continues every Saturday morning)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Swain County Administration Building, Mitchell Street, Bryson City

Swain County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Swain County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Featured Content

	WECO Watershed Education
The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE

	Pesticide Safety Education Program
The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE

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Events

	Food Preservation Series - Pickles & Acidified Foods (class FULL) July 6th, 2009 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bryson City, NC
	Home food preservation is the way to enjoy the bounty of the summer months all year around. You will learn how to feed your family economically and safely, with peace of mind in knowing what is in their food. Classes are limited. Register by June 5, 2009. Three different classes to choose from: (Jams & Jellies, Pickles & Acidified Foods, Tomatoes & Low-Acid Foods). Each class will be offered in Swain County once and ... MORE

	Food Preservation Series - Pickles & Acidified Foods (class FULL) July 7th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sylva, NC
	Home food preservation is the way to enjoy the bounty of the summer months all year around. You will learn how to feed your family economically and safely, with peace of mind in knowing what is in their food. Classes are limited. Register by June 5, 2009. Three different classes to choose from: (Jams & Jellies, Pickles & Acidified Foods, Tomatoes & Low-Acid Foods). Each class will be offered in Swain County once and ... MORE

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News

Summer Tree Diseases
Posted June 15th, 2009 in Forest Resources

Summer brings us warmer temperatures and with that, sometimes a few troublesome tree problems not present in colder weather. Let’s look at a few unique tree problems that you may have seen, but just did not know what they were.Bacterial wetwood, also called slime flux, is a major rot of the trunk and branches of trees. Slime flux has been attributed to bacterial infection in the inner sapwood and outer heartwood area of the ... MORE

You Snooze, You Don't Lose!
Posted June 15th, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

When times get tough you can't afford to let your health decline. A sound body and mind are the most important resources you have to help you make hard decisions and seek solutions to difficult problems. The formula for good health is pretty simple - exercise, eat a healthy diet, and get enough rest and sleep.Unfortunately, stress and worry frequently tend to rob many people of both the quality and quantity of their sleeping ... MORE

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