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4-H program hosts summer enrichment camps

Published - May 20, 2026

Cattle at Hickory Nut Farm in Buncombe County.

Strategic Management of Beef Cattle Systems Under Drought Periods

Published - May 7, 2026

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

Announcement: Pesticide Recertification Class 2026

Published - March 18, 2026

Pesticide Collection Day

Published - March 16, 2026

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

Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners

Published - January 29, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Sep 23

All About Apples Workshop Wednesday | Sep 23 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Oct 20

Bee Keepers Tuesday | Oct 20 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Nov 17

Bee Keepers Tuesday | Nov 17 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Dec 15

Bee Keepers Tuesday | Dec 15 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Jan 19

Bee Keepers Tuesday | Jan 19 | 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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Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.

North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses

Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm

*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food

Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.

2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.

Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.

North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

The online project record system displayed on a laptop showing the North Carolina 4-H project record Kaleidoscope homepage.

Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.

Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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

YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.

A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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