Winter 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
View ArticleHands on Winter Squash Canning Class
There is still time to register for the hands on winter squash canning class. It will be held at the Foothills Foodhub in Marion, NC on February 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Hav … Continue Reading
View ArticleWinter Is Time to Clean Out Cupboards and Freezers
Winter is when I take some time to dig deep into my pantry and cupboards and see what food has been forgotten in the back. Usually, I do a good job of following FIFO First In … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Horticultural Science Summer Institute
July 7-12,2024 |Applications are openand due April 1st.High school students are invited to spend a week at NC State University climbing trees, grafting tomatoes, snacking on r … Continue Reading
View ArticleRowan County Forestry Field Day
Owning your forest is fun. Managing your forest is a blast. Knowing how to accomplish that goal can be a bit of a challenge, though. No problem. NC Extension is here to help b … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Cicada Emergence FAQ
The emergence of the periodical cicadas is creeping closer! This phenomenon will occur across the Eastern United States and contains two main broods: a 13-year brood which is … Continue Reading
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