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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

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Hidden Hollow Hemp & Herb Farm Twilight Tour

Published - March 26, 2026

From: Swain County Center
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Learning with the Birds

Published - March 25, 2026

All News From Jackson County Center

Upcoming Events

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4-H Cooking Night Monday | May 18 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM 876 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
4-H Spring Craft Night Thursday | May 21 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM 876 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
Farmers Market & Farm Stand Marketing Strategies Thursday | May 21 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Jackson County 4-H Craft Night! Register with Eventbrite Thursday | May 21 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
Donation Station at the Sylva Farmers Market Saturday | May 23 | 8:00 AM — 1:00 PM Sylva Farmers Market, 76 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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
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Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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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
Dr. Carolyn Dunn holding her award
Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Fraser fir buds beginning to transition from winter dormancy.
Drought in NC

Published - April 18, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
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