"Bee" Aware for Bee Swarms
Honey bees are highly esteemed for providing honey, beeswax and other valuable hive products. Honey bees are important pollinators …
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Unhand the Germs!
Flu season is here. Research indicates that there are several preventative measures you can take to reduce spreading germs. …
Upcoming 2019 Master Gardener Program
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is now taking applications for participation in the 2019 Jackson – Swain Master Gardener℠ …
2019 Growing in the Mountains Series
This series features educational agriculture programs that will aid farmers and landowners in varying levels to make the most of their land …
2019 Swain County 4-H Fruit Tree & Berry Plant Sale
The Swain County Cooperative Extension is now taking orders for 3-4 foot tall apple, pear, and peach trees along …
Tax Reform: Changes for Farmers in 2018
Key points: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes things for all taxpayers, including farmers. Farmers may want to consult their …
Dillsboro Stream Bank Repair Workshop
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Monteith Park in Dillsboro along a small stretch of Scott’s Creek a …
Code of the West
As most all of us have witnessed from TV or first-hand the effects of Hurricane Florence “Down East” in …
Beavers
As the season begins to change so will the livelihood of our wildlife neighbors. One of our county residents is …
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