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4-H Summer Fun is Back for 2021
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2021 Swain County 4-H Summer Fun Programs
Swain County 4-H announces the 2021 Summer Fun Program lineup! Inside there is something for everyone (ages 5-18). See what …
I’m Just Here for the Pie!
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June Is National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes month and this year’s theme is The Power of Partnerships. During the pandemic, we …
2021 Swain County Bike Rodeo
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2021 4-H Beef Jerky Contest Winners
Youth in Swain County put their cooking skills to the test for a competitive beef jerky competition. Each …
NC 4-H Photo Contest 2021
North Carolina 4-H Photo Contest The statewide annual contest highlights North Carolina 4-H’ers’ photographic achievements. The winning photos are then …
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Swain County 4-H 2021 Enrollment How To
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Swain County 4-H Beef Jerky Contest
Sliced, spiced and dried. Show off your beef jerky making skills in the Swain County 4-H Beef Jerky Contest. …
April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
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2021 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market
The 2021 market season has begun! Swain County Farmers Market is now Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market and there’s …
Sweetie Pie Recipe Challenge
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Senior Adult Activity Kits
Looking for more ideas and enjoyable ways to spend your free time? Just as physical activity is important to keep …
Swain County Office Receives Grant From Nantahala Health Foundation
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March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Pound of Love Bake-Off Champions
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4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
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- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain County 4-H Clubs
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
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- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
- SHIIP - Senior Health Insurance Information Program
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