2020 Census
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Fantastic 102 Acre Farm and Farm House for Lease Near Murphy, NC
This historic family-owned property was recently used to raise grass-fed beef before being partially converted to corn and soybean …
Vermont Law School Releases Free Online Lease Builder Template
Are you a beginning farmer looking for land, or a landowner hoping to lease land? Creating a farm lease …
Got Grass? Need a Farmer?
One of the most interesting parts of our job here at NC FarmLink is reviewing the information that land …
Urban Farm in Charlotte Seeking Full Time Farm Manager
The Urban Farm at Aldersgate is a 6.7 acre parcel in East Charlotte. The farm plan is designed and …
Developed Market Garden in Yancey County Ready for Experienced Operator
This farm is no longer available for 2020, but could be for 2021. Steven Stedillie and family, of Yancey County …
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 …
Smokies Fall 2019 Skiwalking School
If you’ve seen people swinging ski poles from September to October across Jackson and Swain counties, then you’ve witnessed …
What I Learned About Renting Land From Missouri Based Grass Farmer Greg Judy
Greg Judy, renowned grass farmer and successful leasor of land, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Carolina Meat …
TANGELED FEET STOMPERS COMPETE AT NATIONALS
Clogging has been a part of Appalachian Mountain traditions for centuries. Clogging has progressed throughout the years to include …
2019 Holiday Card Art Contest
Winning Artwork will be featured on the 2019 Holiday Card mailed out by the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County! Artist …
Old Farm, New Farm. John and Jessica Rowe of Cannabis Consortium Breathe Life Into Montgomery County Farm
“They aren’t going to make any more land, especially the land you grew up on,” thought Mary Jo Shuping …
Ribbon Winners at Fair
Thank you to all the volunteers, exhibitors, demonstrators, entertainers, judges, and staff for making the 2019 Swain County Agricultural …
Young Farmers Mixer! Chef Prepared BBQ Dinner, Square Dancing, and No Cost!
The National Young Farmers Coalition and Hickory Nut Gap Farm present a Young Farmers Mixer at HNG Farm Thursday, …
2019 Swain County Fair Youth Livestock Show Winners & Volunteers
Rabbit Show: 1st Place Holland Lop Doe and Best of Show: Kosi Wilmot 2nd Place Holland Lop Doe: Heidi Ammann 1st Place …
4-H Bullets & Bows Club Members Qualify for State Competition
On August 10, 2019, one hundred eighty-six 4-H competitors from 14 Counties descended on Polk County for the West …
The 2019 Fair Is Just Around the Corner!
It’s almost time for the Swain County Agricultural Fair and we have some good news for you. Admission into …
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. Meet Will and Savannah Salley
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. These were the words written on my daughter’s standout “Eye of the Storm” award at the …
20 Acres, Nineteen 100' Hoop Houses, Irrigation, Social Enterprise Business Partnership for Local Food Production Available, Guilford County
Do you have the passion and the experience to grow tons of local food for your community? Do you …
Swain County Fair – A Fun Experience for Youth, Families, & Community
When you think about a county fair you may find yourself cracking a smile recalling memories of fun experiences …
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County Extension Programs
- Clogging and Line Dance
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
Information Portals
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
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National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
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- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- SHIIP - Senior Health Insurance Information Program
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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