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Red Foxes in Our Area: What to Know

Published - February 3, 2026 Read
SHIIP Volunteers Needed in Swain County

SHIIP Counseling in Swain County is Seeking Volunteers

Published - January 14, 2026 Read
2026 Yoga Classes Flyer

2026 Yoga Classes

Published - December 20, 2024 Read

News From Swain County Center

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Keeping Your Food and Budget Safe for Hurricane Season

Published - June 2, 2026

Mushroom Harvesting Picture
Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm - June 17th

Published - June 2, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Drought Update Map and Summary Findings
Taking Care of Your Plants In Drought Conditions

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Managing Your Food Budget

Published - May 7, 2026

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing The Weather!

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
America 250 Swain Ag Fair Sticker Design Contest Logo for 2026
America 250 Sticker Design Contest

Published - April 20, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
NC Drought Update Map
NC Drought Update

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Upcoming Events

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Navigating Your Food Business Series - Retail Foods, Food Trucks, and More Wednesday | Jun 10 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
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Navigating Your Food Business Series - Retail Foods, Food Trucks, and More Wednesday | Jun 10 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association Meeting Thursday | Jun 11 | 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 | Jun 12 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Donation Station at the Jackson County Farmers Market Saturday | Jun 13 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Jackson County Farmers Market, 110 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Melinda Roberts Headshot (L), Andrea Sherrill Headshot (R)
Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
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2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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