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2026 Garden Life Series Flyer

2026 Garden Life Series: Cultivate Your Expertise

Ready to move beyond guessing and start working with nature? The comprehensive Garden Life Series offers expert-led education designed for every home gardener, from beginner to seasoned pro. Learn…

Four people in orange safety vests on a street corner, one man pointing and directing

Walk Audits Through Downtown Bryson City — Good, Bad and Ugly

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center has assessed town’s walkability Written by: Sara Eisinger - sara@thesmokymountaintimes.comA walk audit was completed by members and friends of N.C.…

red fire ant

Red Imported Fire Ant Safety and Management

Summer has finally arrived, which means more time outdoors and fun in the sun. Warm weather also brings not so fun times such as sunburn and insect stings. A relatively new resident of (within the…

Outdoor donation station tent with NC Cooperative Extension signs and produce donations

Donation Station

What is a Donation Station? Donation Stations are booths set up at farmers markets where volunteers: Collect food donations (like produce, honey, eggs, bread) that shoppers have purchased at the…

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Watch Out for Wildlife

As Spring is coming into full-swing, wildlife and people start to encounter each other more often, especially during the evening and early morning hours with low-light conditions. While driving on…

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What Is Cooperative Extension?

Did You Know? Your Local Cooperative Extension Office Does More Than You Think!Have you ever wondered what your local Cooperative Extension Office does? You may know it for soil testing and plant…

Spring Craft and More Fling with flower in background. May 9, 2026

Attention Vendors: 2026 Spring Craft & More Fling

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS, NON-PROFITS, ANTIQUE SELLERS, AND INDEPENDENT SALES CONSULTANTS:The Swain County Agricultural Fair is hosting the fourth annual Spring Craft & More Fling for local crafters,…

Healthy Vegetable Garden

Steps to a Successful Garden

At its core, soil is “a dark material consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.” Its role is to provide water, nutrients, air, and microbes to support the roots of plants.…

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2026 Swain County 4-H Enrollment!

4-H Welcomes All Youth Ages 5-18! Join for FREE at v2.4honline.com How to get involved: Clubs Join a 4-H club in our area! Got an idea? Start a 4-H club – all you need are 5 youth from 3 families,…

New Swain Extension Agents

New Faces at Swain Cooperative Extension Office

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center welcomes two new agents. Amber Johnston is the new 4-H agent, and Shannon Royce is the new family and consumer science agent. Both are looking forward…