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 …
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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 …
Here Comes the Fair!
We are eagerly planning the 2019 Swain County Agricultural Fair. What can you expect? A traditional county fair style …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
"Bee" Aware for Bee Swarms
Honey bees are highly esteemed for providing honey, beeswax and other valuable hive products. Honey bees are important pollinators …
Unhand the Germs!
Flu season is here. Research indicates that there are several preventative measures you can take to reduce spreading germs. …
2018 Swain County 4-H Holiday Card Art Contest WINNER!
Swain County 4-H Announces the winner of the 2018 4-H Holiday Card Art Contest. Kadin Taylor, age 13 submitted …
Code of the West
As most all of us have witnessed from TV or first-hand the effects of Hurricane Florence “Down East” in …
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 …
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 …
March is Living Well Month
As spring is arriving and March is “Living Well” month, keep in mind the good practices of “Raising Kids, …
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