Soil Testing Limited to Essential to Agriculture
Starting March 30, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) will only accept soil samples …
Lawn & Garden
Back to Basics: Vegetable Gardening
As spring is now officially here it is time to think about planting your garden, which many have already done …
Swain County Center Closure Information
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
March Into Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Eat Right Bite by Bite. Eating healthier foods can be delicious …
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 …
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 …
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 …
"Bee" Aware for Bee Swarms
Honey bees are highly esteemed for providing honey, beeswax and other valuable hive products. Honey bees are important pollinators …
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 …
Winterizing Your Garden
The leaves are down and winter is coming, as we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, remember our Christmas …
Beavers
As the season begins to change so will the livelihood of our wildlife neighbors. One of our county residents is …
Swain County 2018 Agricultural Fair
A County Fair style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors …
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, …
Thinking Outside the Box – Small Gardening Alternatives
Whether we experience a mild or frigid winter, it’s the time of year when many gardeners get “twitchy” to …
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 …
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County Extension Programs
- 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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Information Portals
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- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
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- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
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