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 …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Strengthening Communities Through Dance
Dee Decker, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Agent Family Consumer Science & Community Rural Development Community development simply brings people …
Tangled Feet Stompers Awards and Donations
Dancers who are a part of the Tangled Feet Stompers’ clogging competition teams participated in several American Clogging Hall …
Unhand the Germs!
Flu season is here. Research indicates that there are several preventative measures you can take to reduce spreading germs. …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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 …
Swain 4-H Family Hike Challenge WINNER!
Congratulations to the Gibbs family for being our 4-H Family Hike Challenge Winner!! The challenge was issued to our 4-H families …
Swain County 2018 Agricultural Fair
A County Fair style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors …
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 …
Smokies Spring Ski Walking School
The roots of Nordic Walking go back to Scandinavia in the 1930s/40s when competitive cross-country skiers began experimenting with ways of staying …
Just Add Music
Are you off to a good start with your fitness goals for 2018? Fitness should be a lifetime commitment …
March is Living Well Month
As spring is arriving and March is “Living Well” month, keep in mind the good practices of “Raising Kids, …
Keep Walking With Old Man Winter on a Local Trail
As we get further into the late winter season, cold and flu season continues to build, the weather changes …
The Merry Cranberry
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, cranberries are often found in stuffing, dressing, relishes, and of course, cranberry sauce. …
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- Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
- Swain County Farmers Market
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