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 …
Food Safety & Processing
Ribbon Winners at Fair
Thank you to all the volunteers, exhibitors, demonstrators, entertainers, judges, and staff for making the 2019 Swain County Agricultural …
2019 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors and …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
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 …
Is Your Canning Equipment Ready?
Planning ahead can save you time, money and frustration with home canning. Using reliable, safe and proper equipment will …
Beet-Iful Roots
Ruby Queen and Redpack are the most commonly grown varieties in North Carolina. Ruby Queen produces a smooth, round …
Food Hub of Northeast Georgia May Provide Opportunities to Local Farmers
The local Extension Agents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham and Cherokee county, along with the regional Resource Conservation and …
WNC AgOptions: Grants for Diversifying Farmers Now Available
WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. …
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