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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
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Tomato Time Has Finally Arrived!

Published - July 28, 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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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Green Bean Salad
Enhance Your Cookout with Fresh Summer Salads

Published - June 22, 2026

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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

All News From Watauga County Center

Upcoming Events

High Country Farm Tour Saturday | Sep 12 | All Day
High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Sep 16 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Sep 23 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
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
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News From NC State Extension

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
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Guidance on Local Data Center Questions

Published - September 2, 2026

From: Marketing
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Explore New Digital Accessibility Resources

Published - September 2, 2026

From: Marketing
Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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