variety of tomatoes

Tomato Time Has Finally Arrived!

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
Green Bean Salad

Enhance Your Cookout with Fresh Summer Salads

Published - June 22, 2026 Read
high protein foods

What’s all the hype with protein?

Published - May 26, 2026 Read

News From Watauga County Center

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

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

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Image of a pesticide applicator with information below that explains the new requirments pesticide applicators must meet
Attend Class June 4th to Satisfy New Pesticide Applicator Requirements

Published - May 22, 2026

container herb garden
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

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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Upcoming Events

High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Aug 05 | 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 | Aug 12 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Two-wheel Tractor Operation Workshop Register with Eventbrite Monday | Aug 17 | 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
High Country Food Hub Order Pick-up Wednesday | Aug 19 | 12:00 PM — 6:30 PM Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Building Meals from Gardens and Farmers’ Markets Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Aug 22 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
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News From NC State Extension

A yellow-legged hornet
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Flier for the WNC Regional Ginseng Update meeting on September 18, 2026 in Asheville, NC
WNC Regional Ginseng Update

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Flier for Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University Extension Forest Farming Office Hours. Held on September 11 and November 13, 2026 from 12 to 1:30 PM EST. Q&A, resources, and conversation about forest farming. Held on Zoom.
Fall Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Flier: Forest farming office hours summer 2026. Join the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University for this virtual Q&A session via Zoom. May 8, June 12, and Aug 7 from 12:1:30 pm EST. Register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/W86x
Summer Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Mix of native blooming plants for pollinators
Save the Date for Pollinator Habitat Workshop & Native Plant Sale

Published - July 26, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Bacterial wilt on tomato
Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Webinar flyer showing topics, time and zoom link
Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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