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Fall Color Cadenza

Cadenza – An exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic work. The mountains are so breathtakingly gorgeous, especially this Fall. …

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Take the Gardening Survey!

What home gardening programs/workshops would you like to see offered through the Swain County Cooperative Extension in 2023? The following …

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Swain 4-H Club Gets Into Growing

Written by: Hannah Styles, hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com The Smoky Mountain Times Swain County’s 4-H club offers many unique opportunities for youth in our community. Whether …

Swain County Fair 2023 (18 x 24 Sign)

2023 Swain County Agricultural Fair

A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors and …

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Extension Office Has New Horticulture Agent!

Article written by: Jessica Webb, The Smoky Mountain Times editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com The first thing Minda Daughtry, the new horticulture agent for the …

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