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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Extension Forestry — Published - October 26, 2026 Read
Rutherford County EMGV Class

Upcoming 2027 Extension Master Gardener℠ Course

Published - November 12, 2026 Read
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October's Agritourism Farm Visit: Cherry Mountain Farm (2026) and General Store

Published - October 7, 2026 Read

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2026 WNC Beef Conference

Published - November 10, 2026

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Common Threads: Unwind. Create. Connect.

Published - October 8, 2026

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Dog Vomit Slime Mold: A Photo Journal

Published - September 25, 2026

Hornet Sample
Big Buzz: Meet the European Hornet

Published - September 23, 2026

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Therapeutic Horticulture Classes Offered

Published - September 17, 2026

From: Swain County Center
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2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Spider Mites Peanut Notes No. 147 2026

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Peanut
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Midweek with Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Upcoming Events

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
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
Common Threads: Unwind. Create.Connect Thursday | Nov 19 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Common Threads: Unwind. Create.Connect Thursday | Nov 19 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
2026 WNC Beef Conference Saturday | Dec 05 | 9:30 AM — 12:00 PM 474 Stock Dr, Canton, NC 28716, USA
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Turkey Food Safety

Published - November 12, 2026

From: Food Safety
A white and pink No. 2 NASCAR truck with the green 4-H emblem on its side drives along a racetrack. A blue-and-white barrier and blurred red grandstands are visible in the background.
4-H Hits the Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Published - November 6, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Seven people sit together on a wooden bench outside a rustic camp dining hall, surrounded by trees and cabins.
NC 4-H Camps Welcomes New LIT Program Director, Khalia Frazier

Published - November 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A smiling man with short brown hair, a salt-and-pepper beard and black-framed glasses wears a gray button-up shirt over a green T-shirt against a softly lit, neutral background.
Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two women smile while looking at a tablet during a workshop at the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference.
Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
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Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Local Food
A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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