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Take the Gardening Survey!

What home gardening programs/workshops would you like to see offered through the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center in …

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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 …

2024 Swain County Fair

2024 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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Developing a FDA Food Recall Plan

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

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Rotational Considerations

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Nutrient Removal by Crops in North Carolina

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Good Soil Management Helps Protect Groundwater

This publication discusses best practices management to prevent agricultural activities from contaminating groundwater. It covers …

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Grazing Practices: A Review of the Literature

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This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …

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Nitrogen Management and Water Quality

This factsheet describes the effect of fertilizer nitrogen on water quality and the environment. It …

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