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Specialty Crops
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2021 Swain County Agricultural Fair
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Grant Application Opportunity Through the Cooperative Extension Service
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2020 AgOptions Informational Sessions Being Offered
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Some NC Farmers Stay Local
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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?
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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 …
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 …
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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