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 …
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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, …
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. …
Smokies Ski Walking School
Summer is slowly coming to end, so now is the time to start a hiking program for yourself because …
Two Swain County Youth Attend NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh
Three years ago, if you would have told me that I would be a willing participant to drive a …
Is Your Canning Equipment Ready?
Planning ahead can save you time, money and frustration with home canning. Using reliable, safe and proper equipment will …
Adventures of an Amateur Gardener
Our Young Explorers 4-H Club has planted a vegetable garden. As the warm weather turns to hot weather, I …
Community Train Dominoes and Other Social Games
My endearing and vivacious aunt introduced me, along with other family members, to Community Train Dominoes at a family …
Just Breathe
Sounds simple. Are you breathing properly to promote better health? Experts agree that practicing regular, mindful belly breathing can …
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