The Power to Increase Farm Income!
The Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) program has launched in our region! We are part of N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Farm Health & Safety
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
Tax Reform: Changes for Farmers in 2018
Key points: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes things for all taxpayers, including farmers. Farmers may want to consult their …
North Carolina Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum Vote Set for October 4, 2018
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on …
Meet Our New Livestock Agent - Kendra Norton
I am your new Animal Agriculture Extension Agent, how can I help you? So far Jackson County has been a …
Stockpiling Pasture for Winter Grazing With Electric Fencing
We have had a great hay season in Jackson and Swain counties this year with two cuttings. So now …
Horse Pasture Renovations
Horses are a major part of our agriculture and tourism economy across our landscape. They are also an important …
Journey of a Christmas Tree: From the Field to Your Home
When decorating your real Christmas tree, have you ever wondered where your tree came from and how long did …
USDA Designates Swain and Jackson Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Losses Caused by Recent Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Swain and Jackson Counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster …
Drought Stressful on Livestock
The current drought conditions are placing a strain on livestock due to a lack of adequate nutritional forage and …
Drought and Hay Alert
As drought continues and growing season has ended with first frost across our two counties of Jackson and Swain …
Boxwood Blight: A New Disease for Area Counties
Boxwood blight is a relatively new and threatening boxwood disease caused by the fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculata. Boxwood Blight was …
What Is Avian Influenza?
Avian Influenza aka bird flu has finally made its way to the US this year and while it has missed …
Avoid Hay Barn Fires
Hay making time is upon us, so it is time to not only think about harvesting, but also plans …
Winter Care of Goats and Sheep
Winter weather is coming soon and feels like it is already here due to Hurricane Sandy’s arrival. There are …
Free Pesticide Pick-Up Day in Swain County
Do you have pesticides at your home, business or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
- Swain County Farmers Market
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
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Soil Fertility on Organic Farms
Throughout this manual we have discussed how organic farmers strive to build healthy soil in …
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Soil Quality Considerations for Organic Farmers
In our drive to meet the food and fiber needs of ever-increasing populations, we are …
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Recordkeeping Form for the USDA Restricted-Use Pesticides Regulation and the Worker Protection Standard
Use this form to maintain records of pesticide applications in compliance with the USDA Restricted-Use …
11/22/19
Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection
This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …
11/19/19
Stationary Sprinkler Irrigation System
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage of stationary sprinkler irrigation systems.
Hard Hose and Cable Tow Traveler Irrigation Systems
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for field calibration of hard hose and cable tow irrigation …
Stationary Sprinkler Irrigation System
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for field calibration of stationary sprinkler irrigation systems. Proper calibration …
Using Planted Habitat on Farms To Increase Insect Biological Control
This special topic has three components: Part 1. Using Beneficial Insect Habitat on the Farm: …
11/18/19 — CEFS Field Notes for Farmers