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2026 Pesticide License Recertification Opportunities

Published - March 2, 2026 Read
canva flyer

Canning 101: Jams & Veggies

Published - April 1, 2026 Read
GE Event Flyer

4-H GE Next Engineers Event

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

News From Ashe County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
2026 Seed and Plant Swap Flyer
High Country Seed and Plant Swap

Published - March 3, 2026

Herter-O'Neal Scholarship — $750 available
NCCEAPA Herter O’Neal Scholarship – $750 Available!

Published - February 16, 2026

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
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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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Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Wilkes County Center
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Upcoming Events

Ashe County Biochar Workshop Register with Eventbrite Friday | Apr 10 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 608 Water Tank Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626
Canning 101: Jams & Vegetables Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Apr 30 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM 134 Government Circle #202, Jefferson, NC 28640
North Central 4-H Rabbit Show Registration Closes Friday | May 01 | 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM
NCD 4-H Egg Contest Registration Deadline Friday | May 01 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
NCD 4-H Rabbit Show Registration Deadline Friday | May 01 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

Circular illustration showing three crops (a small plant, corn, and a broadleaf plant) above ground with an extensive shared root system below the soil, symbolizing plant health and underlying causes. The design is labeled “Root Cause Reports, NC 2025"
Tobacco is now on Root Cause Reports

Published - April 8, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Crop Sense Podcast: Early Tobacco Disease Management

Published - April 8, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Two women standing in an indoor riding arena holding a 4‑H award plaque
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Applications Open

Published - April 8, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Dr. Dara Bloom receiving an award from Dr. David Monks at the NCSU Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony
NC State Celebrates Dr. Dara Bloom: A Career Dedicated to Transforming Local Food Systems

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
Min Temp April 9 2026
AWIS Alert: Frost Night Ahead

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Jean Brownfield Headshot
Cultivating the Market: A Conversation with Jean Brownfield

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-speaking workers

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Community Development
Image of Stephen Ruswick in a snowy landscape.
Welcome to the Team, Stephen Ruswick!

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
State 4-H Officers, wearing their official green jacket attire, posed together for a group photo at the NC 4-H booth of the 2025 N.C. State Fair.
Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A Digital Skills Educator sits beside an older man in his home, showing him how to use a smartwatch to monitor important health information.
Randolph County Digital Skills Support Helps Resident Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Community Development
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