Grant Application Opportunity Through the Cooperative Extension Service
If you are a farmer in the far western counties of North Carolina who has been waiting for the right …
Specialty Crops
Caneberry Breeding and Cultural Practices Research Updates
Welcome to our first North Carolina Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Grower Association “Specialist Zoom” call. Dr. Gina Fernandez, is …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
2020 Virtual Christmas Tree Farm Tour
Welcome to the Christmas Tree Virtual Farm Tour! The goal of this virtual farm tour is to provide you …
2020 AgOptions Informational Sessions Being Offered
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS To participate in an information meeting via the Zoom platform (presenters will be live), click on the below links …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
2020 Caneberry Pricing Survey Report
August 7, 2020 | Margaret Huffman The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA), in collaboration with NC State University and the University …
County Extension is Here to Help
According to the 1918 home demonstration annual report, the agents and volunteers addressed the pandemic in 55 counties. A …
Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
Looking Forward to 2021 Swain County Agricultural Fair
The Swain County Agricultural Fair Planning Committee has decided to cancel the fair for 2020 in order to put …
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
Are you interested in both gardening and volunteer service? Would you like to become more knowledgeable about a wide array of …
Pruning Blackberries: A Short Video
Winter pruning can seem complicated. This video will help you understand how the plant grows and why you need …
Forage Friday: Summer Annuals - May 29, 2020
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Fridays for Forage Friday. We will be covering quick tips on forage …
Swain County Office COVID-19 Reopening Plan
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Swain County is REOPENING on a limited basis beginning May 26, 2020. May 26 – 29: Reopen Office …
2020 Swain County Farmers Market
The 2020 Swain County Farmers Market season began on Friday, May 1! Vendors selling seasonal produce, live plants, handmade crafts, …
NEW Agriculture / Horticulture Agent Joins Jackson and Swain Counties
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain and Jackson Counties are happy to announce our new Agriculture/Horticulture Agent. Katie Ashley has joined …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Soil Testing Limited to Essential to Agriculture
Starting March 30, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) will only accept soil samples …
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 …
Caneberry Nursery List
The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association has just published the annual nursery list for 2019-2020. This includes types …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
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