Landscape Plan for a backyard property

2026 Fall Professional Landscape Day, Tuesday Nov. 10th

Published - September 18, 2024 Read
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Enhance Your Labor Day Celebration with Farm-fresh Produce

Published - August 28, 2026 Read
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Watauga Info Session on 2027 WNC AgOptions Grant

Published - August 26, 2026 Read

News From Watauga County Center

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New Rental Equipment Available for Small Farms

Published - July 30, 2026

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Tomato Time Has Finally Arrived!

Published - July 28, 2026

Green Bean Salad
Enhance Your Cookout with Fresh Summer Salads

Published - June 22, 2026

high protein foods
What’s all the hype with protein?

Published - May 26, 2026

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Attend Class June 4th to Satisfy New Pesticide Applicator Requirements

Published - May 22, 2026

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Add flavor to your fare with a container herb garden

Published - April 27, 2026

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4-H Summer Fun Registration Open!

Published - April 14, 2026

Flooded streets in the Mountains after Hurricane Helene
Round Two: Federal Disaster Grant Application Period Opens March 30

Published - March 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Sep 30 | 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 @ Stone Mountain State Park Thursday | Oct 01 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, USA
Poultry Processing Workshop Saturday | Oct 03 | 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Burgers with Ethnic Flair Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Oct 03 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Oct 07 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Severe Weather Planning Resources for Agritourism

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
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Residual Soil Fertility Deduction (IRS Section 180)

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
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