Retro sunburst with stylized text "Hello Summer" and green 4‑H four-leaf clover logo.

4-H program hosts summer enrichment camps

Published - May 20, 2026 Read
Cattle at Hickory Nut Farm in Buncombe County.

Strategic Management of Beef Cattle Systems Under Drought Periods

Published - May 7, 2026 Read
April 13 @ 10AM. Pesticide Credit Opportunity. 289 N. Main St Rutherfordton NC.

Announcement: Pesticide Recertification Class 2026

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

News From Rutherford County Center

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
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Pesticide Collection Day

Published - March 16, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Cardboard pint containers filled with blueberries at a market stand
4-H Small Fruit Plant Sale

Published - February 18, 2026

Flier regarding pesticide license holder new requirement. Read article for full requirements.
**New Recertification Requirements for NC Pesticide License Holders**

Published - February 11, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
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Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners

Published - January 29, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
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Upcoming Events

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News From NC State Extension

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Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
A row of hay bales arranged in a field during a sunny day.
NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Melinda Roberts Headshot (L), Andrea Sherrill Headshot (R)
Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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