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4-H program hosts summer enrichment camps

Published - May 20, 2026 Read

News From Rutherford County Center

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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

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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
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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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Upcoming Events

Foundations of Flavor Class Friday | Aug 14 | All Day 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA
Med Instead of Meds Series Monday | Aug 17 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Bee Keepers Tuesday | Aug 18 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Rutherford County Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA
Med Instead of Meds Series Monday | Aug 24 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Med Instead of Meds Series Monday | Aug 31 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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