rutherford - Rutherford County Center

April 13 @ 10AM. Pesticide Credit Opportunity. 289 N. Main St Rutherfordton NC.

Announcement: Pesticide Recertification Class 2026

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

Pesticide Collection Day

Published - March 16, 2026 Read

Cardboard pint containers filled with blueberries at a market stand

4-H Small Fruit Plant Sale

Published - February 18, 2026 Read

News From Rutherford County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

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

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

Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task

North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center

Image of Meredith Byers standing in kitchen holding her golden star award

Awarding Local Golden Star

Published - December 4, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"

4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy

Trees lean over a stream bed lined with leaves.

Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Published - November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center

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Upcoming Events

Mar 24

Today

Med Instead of Meds Tuesday | Mar 24 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Mar 31

Med Instead of Meds Tuesday | Mar 31 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Apr 01

Pesticide Collection Day Wednesday | Apr 01 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Apr 13

Pesticide License Recertification Class -Private and Commercial ('V' and 'X' credits offered) Monday | Apr 13 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM 289 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

Apr 21

Bee Keepers Tuesday | Apr 21 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

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News From NC State Extension

Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.

Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.

2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Local Food

reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring

Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Young woman in cap with sunglasses hugs smiling boy outdoors

NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

Published - February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

youth market turkey show t-shirt design contest

Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

Published - February 12, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

A farmer working on his computer used an example to show the use of AI in local food work.

AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Local Food

NC 4-H Camps Are Awarded Character at Camp Grant!

Published - January 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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