Code of the West
As most all of us have witnessed from TV or first-hand the effects of Hurricane Florence “Down East” in …
Community
Beavers
As the season begins to change so will the livelihood of our wildlife neighbors. One of our county residents is …
Swain County 2018 Agricultural Fair
A County Fair style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors …
World War I & Trees
The idea of planting trees as memorials may have originated in Great Britain in 1918 when the office of …
Leopold Education Project - Educators Environmental Workshop
August 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Oconaluftee Visit Center Great Smoky Mountain National Park Cherokee, NC School Teachers, Camp Counselors, Extension Agents, …
Switchel (Haymakers Punch): Nature’s Healthy Gatorade
Over 200 years ago, Switchel was created by thirsty farmers. Today, it’s loved for its natural, beneficial ingredients. Switchel, also …
Swain County 4-H 2018 Summer Program Extravaganza
Swain County 4-H announces the 2018 Summer Program Extravaganza lineup! Inside there is something for everyone (ages 5-18). See what …
World War I Memorial and 4-H Poppy Seed Sale
The Jackson and Swain County Extension 4-H Program, along with the National 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program and The …
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- Moving in the Mountain Programs
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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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- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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- Agricultural and Food Law
- Community Planning and Zoning
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