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4-H Summer Fun Registration Open!

Published - April 14, 2026 Read
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Add flavor to your fare with a container herb garden

Published - April 27, 2026 Read
Flooded streets in the Mountains after Hurricane Helene

Round Two: Federal Disaster Grant Application Period Opens March 30

Published - March 27, 2026 Read

News From Watauga County Center

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
National Nutrition Month
7 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget

Published - March 24, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Include Refrigerator in Spring Cleaning Plans

Published - February 24, 2026

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2026 Herter O'Neal Scholarship Application Now Open

Published - February 7, 2026

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Fruit Plants Still Available Through 4/17/26 or Until Sold Out/

Published - January 27, 2026

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Apple Grafting Workshop is now Full

Published - January 25, 2026

Bowl Meal with Chicken
Simple Delicious and Nutritious: Bowl Meals

Published - January 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | May 20 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Hands-on Canning Class Register with Eventbrite Saturday | May 23 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
2026 Northwestern Cattle Reproduction School Tuesday | May 26 | 9:00 AM — 4:30 PM 8004 NC-88, Laurel Springs, NC 28644, USA
High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | May 27 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Grandfather Mountain Monday | Jun 01 | 9:30 AM — 4:00 PM Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, 1104 Grandfather Mountain Entrance Rd, Linville, NC 28646, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
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