Christmas Tree Farm with workshop information included

Christmas Tree Production Workshop

March 9, 2026 Read
Example of Meal Prep/Planning - 3 healthy all in one dishes

A Guide to the Strategic Pantry

March 9, 2026 Read
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Free Medicare 101 Seminar - March 20

February 7, 2026 Read

News From Swain County Center

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When to Prune Roses

February 18, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Attention: All pesticide license holders — if certified before July 1, 2025 complete C&T update; scan QR
Attention All Pesticide License Holders! C & T Standards Update

February 17, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

February 16, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Leaf with zigzag edges from EZS larval feeding; close-up green EZS larva on leaf.
Citizen Scientists! Please Be on the Lookout - Elm ZigZag Sawfly

February 16, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Shopping on Line With SNAP

February 4, 2026

red fox
Red Foxes in Our Area: What to Know

February 3, 2026

Smoky Mountain Farmer's & Artisans Market Flyer
2026 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market

February 3, 2026

2026 Seedling Give-Away SWAIN
2026 Arbor Day - Get Your FREE Persimmon Seedlings on April 17th!

January 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association Meeting Thursday | Mar 12 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center, 45 East Ridge Drive, Bryson City, NC 28713
Yoga Sculpt Class Friday | Mar 13 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Learning With the Land: An Aldo Leopold Workshop Friday | Mar 13 | 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM Smokey Mountain Elementary School 884 U.S. Highway 441 N, Whittier, NC
Donation Station at the Sylva Farmers Market Saturday | Mar 14 | 8:00 AM — 1:00 PM Sylva Farmers Market, 76 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
Accessible Yoga Class Monday | Mar 16 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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News From NC State Extension

A Master Gardener volunteer staffing an information booth shares sustainable gardening advice with a community member.
Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

March 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
Blueberry with orange-brown mold and split skin on stem and leaves
A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

February 20, 2026

From: Blueberries
Young woman in cap with sunglasses hugs smiling boy outdoors
NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

February 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
two blueberry fruits attached by the petiole showing rudged texture due to bud mite infestation
Blueberry Pests to Keep an Eye for in Early Spring

February 15, 2026

From: Blueberries
Group of children holding awards under "NC STATE UNIVERSITY" sign, E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit
NCJHA Contest Results

February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Poinsettia tree
Holiday Tree Alternatives

February 2, 2026

From: Gardening
A farmer working on his computer used an example to show the use of AI in local food work.
AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
Logo reading "Character at CAMP" with green swirl graphic and "By the American Camp Association" tagline
NC 4-H Camps Are Awarded Character at Camp Grant!

January 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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