Christmas Tree Farm with workshop information included

Christmas Tree Production Workshop

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

A Guide to the Strategic Pantry

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

Published - February 7, 2026 Read

News From Swain County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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When to Prune Roses

Published - 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

Published - February 17, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - February 16, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Shopping on Line With SNAP

Published - February 4, 2026

red fox
Red Foxes in Our Area: What to Know

Published - February 3, 2026

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

Published - February 3, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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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
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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
Smoky Mountain Woodland Owners Workshop Wednesday | Mar 18 | 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jackson County Center, 876 Skyland Dr # 6, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
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News From NC State Extension

NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 3, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - February 20, 2026

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

Published - February 20, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - February 15, 2026

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

Published - February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Poinsettia tree
Holiday Tree Alternatives

Published - 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

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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