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 …
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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 …
Landowner Alert: Here's a Chance to Improve the Quality of Life in Your Community
Do you want to improve the quality of life in your community? How about luring Leslie Lewis and Anthony …
+/- 42 Acres of Pasture and Hay Ground for Lease Near Whittier
Since 1922 the Chandler family has owned and lovingly managed their 160 acre property outside of Whittier in Swain …
Here Comes the Fair!
We are eagerly planning the 2019 Swain County Agricultural Fair. What can you expect? A traditional county fair style …
+/- 3.5 Acres Rich Bottomland Available for Lease in Jackson County on Caney Fork
This field consists of +/- 3.5 acres of USDA prime soils including Rosman fine sandy loam (RoA) and Biltmore …
2019 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors and …
Western Piedmont Land Summit a Success
Thank you, Andrew Branan, for organizing and inviting NC FarmLink to the Western Piedmont Land Summit training for NC …
Extension Agents - Land Summit Training May 15, 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 130 Ammons Drive # 2, Morganton, NC 28655 Register online (Note: We’ll bring in …
Google Maps Aerial and Base Imagery Added to NC FarmLink
We are always looking to improve the functionality of our website. We recently switched our map function to google …
First Inaugural National FarmLink Clinic Held in St. Louis
Noah and I learned a lot at the National FarmLink Clinic in St. Louis put on by Land For …
7 Acres Bottomland Organically Certified Prime Soil for Lease in Cherokee County
The Welch Farm is a 7-acre prime farm soil field located along the Valley River in Cherokee County, NC. …
Like Our NC FarmLink Facebook Page!
We just made our Facebook page live! Like our page and join the community of folks interested in farm …
What Will We Do With the Family Farm?
Does your family face questions about transferring land from one generation to the next? Are you interested in hearing …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Have Joint Ownership or Estate Issues With Your Farm? Check Out the Land Loss Prevention Project
I always learn a lot from my peers when I set up an exhibit at a conference and this …
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- Clogging and Line Dance
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
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