Ashe County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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2026 Pesticide License Recertification Opportunities

Published - March 2, 2026 Read

Ashe County Planting Guide

Published - May 20, 2026 Read

More in My Basket At the Market

Published - June 3, 2026 Read

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This image depicts the first step in the process of turning logs into lumber. It shows a log being debarked.

See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.

Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center

4-H GE Next Engineers Event

Published - March 18, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task

North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center

NC State Extension Christmas tree experts help growers producers and consumers Hurricane Helene

Christmas Trees Are Plentiful a Year After Hurricane Helene

Published - November 26, 2025

From: NC State Extension

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"

4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy

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Upcoming Events

Jun 16

NCD 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show & Egg Contest Tuesday | Jun 16 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Stokes County Agricultural Fair, 436 S Main St, King, NC 27021, USA

Jun 19

Ashe County Pesticide Recertification - X Credit

Friday | Jun 19 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 134 Law Enforcement Drive, Jefferson, NC 28640

Jun 19

Ashe County Pesticide Recertification - V Credit

Friday | Jun 19 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM 134 Law Enforcement Drive, Jefferson, NC 28640

Jun 30

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Educator helps a mother use AI and online tools during a family health crisis.

Using AI to Support a Mother During a Family Health Crisis

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Resident creates a 53rd wedding anniversary card with digital tools.

AI Skills Help Create a Personal Anniversary Gift

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.

Older Adults Become Advanced AI Learners

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Resident gets job search support using AI, Google Workspace, and digital tools.

AI Supports Workforce Recovery After Job Loss

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Educator helps a resident adjust Gemini settings on an Android phone.

Reducing Fear When AI Appears on a Phone

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Residents compare real and AI-generated images during an AI safety session.

Learning to Spot AI-Generated Disinformation

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

AI workshop leader teaches residents practical AI skills in a classroom.

Rural Seniors Explore Everyday Uses of AI

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Helping Pender County Residents See AI as a Practical Tool

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

AI Image Generation Builds Confidence Through Creativity in Bertie County

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development

Brightspeed supports remote work training opportunities in rural North Carolina through partnership with NC State Extension

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Community Development

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