Cardboard pint containers filled with blueberries at a market stand

4-H Small Fruit Plant Sale

February 18, 2026 Read

News From Rutherford County Center

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Flier regarding pesticide license holder new requirement. Read article for full requirements.
**New Recertification Requirements for NC Pesticide License Holders**

February 11, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Information on poster in article below
Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners

January 29, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
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Awarding Local Golden Star

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

November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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Winter Tree Identification Workshop

November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
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News From NC State Extension

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2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Laura Lauffer Headshot
Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

February 13, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Turkey Show Registration Open
YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

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

February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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NC 4-H Camps Are Awarded Character at Camp Grant!

January 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Cars at a traffic intersection during a snow storm.
Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm

January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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NC 4-H Camps Are Hiring for Summer 2026!

January 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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