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Attention: All pesticide license holders — if certified before July 1, 2025 complete C&T update; scan QR

Attention All Pesticide License Holders! C & T Standards Update

Please keep current! C&T Standards Update Attention Flyer 1 Page (2)

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

Elm Zigzag Sawfly Scouting Guide What is elm zigzag sawfly? Elm zigzag sawfly (EZS) is an invasive insect that feeds on elm leaves. Native to Asia, it was first detected in North America in 2020.…

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WNC Farm Resilience Cohort

Supporting Farmers Impacted by Hurricane HeleneRebuild stronger. Prepare smarter. Recover together.Are you a farmer in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene?Join the WNC Farm Resilience…

The Who, What, When and Where of Pesticide Disposal Day.

Pesticide Disposal Collection Day for Jackson County

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS;) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program provides assistance to farmers and homeowners. The…

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Bats: Nature's Essential Allies in North Carolina and Beyond

The sight of a bat often conjures images of spooky legends, but these nocturnal creatures are vital to our ecosystems. It's time to replace fear with facts and recognize the incredible benefits…

Forest Farming Factors Workshop

Forest Farming Factors Workshop Coming in October!

Can Your Woods Work For You? Find out more at the upcoming Forest Farming Factors Workshop on 14 October 2025 from 05.30pm - 07.30pm at SouthwesternCommunity College in room Burrell 102B located at…

WNC AgOptions Meeting Sites and Times

Can't make to the Swain Office for the Information Session? How about one of these? 2026 Information Sessions Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Co. Cooperative Ext. Center 130…

N.C. Cooperative Extension WNC AgOptions

WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle Is Open!

WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing cash grants directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding, with the goal of preserving mountain…

2025 Mountain Hort Field Day - August 14th, 2025

DATE: Thursday, August 14 · 8am - 2pm EDT LOCATION: Mills River, NCRegistration is now open for Mtn. Hort Field Day 2025.

Food truck boot camp, everything you need to know about growing and starting a food truck business.

Food Truck Boot Camp - Is a Food Truck Operation Right for You?

This comprehensive training event, scheduled for November 17-20, 2025, is designed to provide aspiring food truck owners and entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills needed to successfully start and…