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Therapeutic Horticulture Classes Offered

Published - September 17, 2026 Read
a spotted lanternfly adult resting in the branch of a grapevine

First Vineyard Detection of SLF in North Carolina

Viticulture — Published - July 20, 2026 Read
Wildflower garden with a bluebird sitting on a fence post

Wildflower Gardening Basics

Published - September 18, 2026 Read

News From Swain County Center

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Getting Ahead of The Holiday Meal Costs

Published - October 6, 2026

2027 Garden Life Series Flyer
Garden Life Series For 2027

Published - September 17, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Healthy Family Road Trip Snacks

Published - September 1, 2026

WNC AgOptions
Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant

Published - August 26, 2026

Online Pesticide Credit Lunch & Learn Classes Schedule
2026-2027 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series - Online

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Ginger Production Field Day Flyer
Ginger Production Field Day

Published - August 12, 2026

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Let's Save on School Lunches

Published - August 11, 2026

NC County Drought Map as of July 21, 2026
Taking Care of Your Plants In Drought Conditions

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Upcoming Events

Accessible Yoga Class Monday | Oct 19 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Walk With Ease Series - 12 Sessions Monday | Oct 19 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Recreation Park Walking Trail, Recreation Park Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
Walk With Ease Series - 12 Sessions Wednesday | Oct 21 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM Recreation Park Walking Trail, Recreation Park Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
L.I.F.T. Classes Wednesday | Oct 21 | 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM Swain Senior Center, 125 Brendle St, Bryson City, NC 28713
Swain County Explore 4-H Series Thursday | Oct 22 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Adult jumping earthworm in a hand
Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening
A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Richmond County EMFVs standing in front of a building during their tour of the NCSU dairy farm
Richmond County EMFVs Enjoy Touring the NC State Dairy Farm

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
People explore a lush garden.
New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
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