Tractor spraying pesticides on vegetable field with sprayer at spring

Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Pesticide Safety — Published - February 16, 2026 Read
Drought Update Map and Summary Findings

Taking Care of Your Plants In Drought Conditions

Published - May 14, 2026 Read
Leaf with zigzag edges from EZS larval feeding; close-up green EZS larva on leaf.

Citizen Scientists! Please Be on the Lookout - Elm ZigZag Sawfly

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

News From Jackson County Center

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Managing Your Food Budget

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Swain County Center
A sticker reading "Stay Hydrated" surrounding a water bottle. Wrapping around the sticker are water packed snacks and beverages.
Summer Fun is Just Around the Corner

Published - May 1, 2026

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing The Weather!

Published - April 21, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
NC Drought Update Map
NC Drought Update

Published - April 16, 2026

Farmers Market & Farm Stand Marketing Strategies! Free and Online!
Farmers Market & Farmstand Marketing Strategies

Published - April 8, 2026

variety of vegetables and herbs depicting example of regenerative farming
Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm Twilight Tour

Published - March 26, 2026

From: Swain County Center
images from school enrichment and digital artwork chicks on a blue background.
Learning with the Birds

Published - March 25, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Donation Station at the Jackson County Farmers Market Saturday | May 30 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Jackson County Farmers Market, 110 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
Cooking With Jackson County - AGES 15-18 Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Jun 02 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
Donation Station at the Sylva Farmers Market Saturday | Jun 13 | 8:00 AM — 1:00 PM Sylva Farmers Market, 76 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779
West District Activity Day Saturday | Jun 13 | 8:00 AM — 3:00 PM Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College - 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
Donation Station at the Jackson County Farmers Market Saturday | Jun 13 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Jackson County Farmers Market, 110 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
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News From NC State Extension

4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Beef System Field Day
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Farmland Advocacy Day
NC Farmland Advocacy Day, May 13!

Published - April 30, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
garden installation at early care center
Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
a woman walking on a trail
Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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