a spotted lanternfly adult resting in the branch of a grapevine

First Vineyard Detection of SLF in North Carolina

Viticulture — Published - July 20, 2026 Read
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
"Christmas Tree Fundraiser" surrounded by fur branches and evergreeen trees.

2026 Christmas Tree Fundraiser!

Published - November 5, 2026 Read

News From Jackson County Center

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Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Swain County Center
Christmas tree farm
Growing Christmas Trees 101

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Macon County Center
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Getting Ahead of The Holiday Meal Costs

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Swain County Center
2027 Garden Life Series Flyer
Garden Life Series For 2027

Published - September 17, 2026

2026 JACKSON Veteran's Day Tree Give-Away
2026 JACKSON Veteran's Day Tree Give-Away

Published - September 9, 2026

LEOPOLD EDUCATION PROJECT
LEOPOLD EDUCATION PROJECT

Published - September 9, 2026

2026 SMOKIES FALL SKIWALKING
2026 SMOKIES FALL SKIWALKING

Published - September 9, 2026

Explore the resources settlers foraged for food, medicine, and other supplies in our Smoky Mountains.
Nature Hike with Ila Hatter

Published - September 9, 2026

All News From Jackson County Center

Upcoming Events

11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Nov 12 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM 876 Skyland Drive #6, Sylva, NC 28779
Holiday Recipe Testing: Jackson County 4-H Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Nov 17 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ The NC Arboretum Wednesday | Nov 18 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Therapeutic Horticulture - Sylva Class #1 Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Nov 18 | 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

A white and pink No. 2 NASCAR truck with the green 4-H emblem on its side drives along a racetrack. A blue-and-white barrier and blurred red grandstands are visible in the background.
4-H Hits the Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Published - November 6, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Seven people sit together on a wooden bench outside a rustic camp dining hall, surrounded by trees and cabins.
NC 4-H Camps Welcomes New LIT Program Director, Khalia Frazier

Published - November 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A smiling man with short brown hair, a salt-and-pepper beard and black-framed glasses wears a gray button-up shirt over a green T-shirt against a softly lit, neutral background.
Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two women smile while looking at a tablet during a workshop at the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference.
Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef
Rancher schedule
RancHER 2026 Webinars Series

Published - October 15, 2026

From: Beef
Webinar Flyer
Webinars on how and why to introduce clover in tall fescue pastures plus cost-share opportunity

Published - October 10, 2026

From: Beef
A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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