Holiday Challenge Starts Nov 13th
Its getting to that holiday time between Thanksgiving and New Years, when many of us put on a few pounds. It is a hectic time and also a time that can be full of tasty foods a … Continue Reading
View ArticleSteve Duckett Selected as West District Extension Director
Steve Duckett is NC State Universitys new West District Extension Director, effective Nov. 1.Duckett has 31 years of experience with NC State Extension, including 17 years in … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew Hardiness Zone Map Released!
The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) has been released! This map is the newest model published since 2012. So what exactly is a hardiness zone map, and what is differe … Continue Reading
View Article2023 WNC Beef Cattle Commission Christmas Party
Come and join us for a night of Christmas fun! RSVP by Dec 1st!WNC BEEF CATTLE COMMISSION CHRISTMAS PARTY9TH OF DECEMBER 15 p.m.DAVIS EVENT CENTER WNC AG CENTER$30/ADULT $20 / … Continue Reading
View Article2023 Waynesville Bull Test Sale
Mark your calendars and come shop at the Bull Sale, Dec 2nd! WNC Regional Livestock Center – Canton, NC.North Carolina BCIP Waynesville Bull Test SaleSaturday – De … Continue Reading
View ArticleWinter Pre-Emergence Herbicide Trial is Underway
It may be somewhat slower for nursery production in the winter months, but rest assured that cool season weeds are in full tilt and will soon be a major headache for growers a … Continue Reading
View ArticleForest Farming Resources and 2024 Conference
Harvesting medicinal plants from the forest has deep cultural roots in Appalachia. Today, the practice of forest farming native plants such as ramps, goldenseal, black cohosh, … Continue Reading
View Article2024 NC 4-H College Scholarships
Are you a 4-Her who will be entering college in the fall 2024 semester? If so you are eligible to apply for 4-H Scholarships. Scholarships are for any graduating High School … Continue Reading
View ArticleNC 4-H Honor Club Applications Due to Buncombe Extension January 22, 2024
The North Carolina 4-H Honor Club was organized in 1931 by Mr. L.R. Harrill as a way to develop a statewide 4-H service organization. Today, the NC 4-H Honor Club has almost 3 … Continue Reading
View Article2024 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program Registration
The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants in the program will be provided a dairy calf that t … Continue Reading
View ArticleCooking Safe With Slow Cookers
Winter is a great time to use your slow cooker. There are lots of models out there from multi-cookers to the simple ones. Theres nothing like coming home at the end of the day … Continue Reading
View ArticleBeef Quality Assurance Training
This is a training for beef cattle producers to receive BQA certification or re-certification. Cost for certification is $15 if you’re a current NC Cattlemen’s mem … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Livestock Judging Interest Meeting
Do you know of a youth ages 8 -18 interested in participating in livestock judging, skillathon and quiz bowl? If so, save the date and come join us for an interest meeting. Th … Continue Reading
View ArticleDecember 2023 EFNEP Newsletter
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for Buncombe County has entered into a partnership with a local chapter of RHA Health Services via the Mary Benson House, a R … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Annual 4-H Enrollment Is Open NOW
We are excited to start off our new 4-H year which officially began on January 1, 2024!! In order to continue as a 4-H member/volunteer or submit a new enrollment for the 2024 … Continue Reading
View ArticleSilvopature Webinar Series Begins Jan. 30
Raising livestock in pastures is a common farming practice. The forestland that surrounds those pastures is regularly left unused, save for forestry. Combining the two endeavo … Continue Reading
View ArticleRegister for 2024 4-H Summer Camp
Youve been waiting for it and here it is! Registration for 4-H Summer Camp at Betsy Jeff-Penn 4-H Center is available now through the Buncombe County 4-H program.Buncombe Coun … Continue Reading
View ArticleWest District 4-H Teen Winterfest
The West District 4-H Teen Council is planning a fun winter-themed event to bring 4-Hers together from the West District for an opportunity for fun, networking, and winter act … Continue Reading
View ArticleWNC 4-H Pullet Program 2024
Henderson and Buncombe Counties have partnered together to offer another year of the WNC 4-H Pullet Project! The program is designed for youth ages 5-18 in Western North Carol … Continue Reading
View Article2024 4-H Horse Eligibility Card Instructions
Attention 4-H Horse Project Members:All youth interested in showing in 4-H Qualifying Shows or the NC 4-H State Horse ShowMUSTcomplete a 2024 Eligibility Card which must be on … Continue Reading
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