Cattle at Hickory Nut Farm in Buncombe County.

Strategic Management of Beef Cattle Systems Under Drought Periods

Published - May 7, 2026 Read
Bright yellow slime mold decomposing hardwood mulch

Dog Vomit Slime Mold: A Photo Journal

Published - September 25, 2026 Read
Hornet Sample

Big Buzz: Meet the European Hornet

Published - September 23, 2026 Read

News From Rutherford County Center

hands planting flowers in outside garden
Therapeutic Horticulture Classes Offered

Published - September 17, 2026

From: Swain County Center
A bee lands on a zinnia.
2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
A microphone in front of green foliage
Midweek with Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Tray of brown peat cups with seedlings, a shovel, one pair of gardening gloves.
Horticulture Summer Workshops

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Mecklenburg County Center
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

April 13 @ 10AM. Pesticide Credit Opportunity. 289 N. Main St Rutherfordton NC.
Announcement: Pesticide Recertification Class 2026

Published - March 18, 2026

Pesticide Collection Day Promotional Image
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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Upcoming Events

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
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Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ The NC Arboretum Wednesday | Nov 18 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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News From NC State Extension

University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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
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