Red and green apples on white roller conveyor belt

Food safety training for packing house managers and supervisors

NC Fresh Produce Safety — July 16, 2025 Read
White bowl of freshly picked strawberries among strawberry plants and straw mulch

2026 Berries and Vegetable Plant Sale

February 10, 2026 Read

News From Haywood County Center

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

March 2, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Storing in Season Produce

January 15, 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

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4-H Holiday Activity Buckets: Fun for the Whole Family!

November 17, 2025

Gingerbread man, decorated tree, and snowman cookies with string lights; NC Cooperative Extension logo
4-H Holiday Craft Extravaganza & Family Party!

November 17, 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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Upcoming Events

Extension Master Gardener Information Session Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Mar 10 | 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
A Little Less Toxic Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Mar 11 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
Learn to Grow: Gardening in the Mountains Part 1 How to Garden in the Mountains Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Mar 12 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
Real Men ~ Real Food! Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Mar 18 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
Extension Master Gardener Information Session Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Mar 19 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
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News From NC State Extension

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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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Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network Shares Risk Information

September 29, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Be Alert, Prepare, Stay Informed

September 26, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Hurricane Season - Prepare Now, Before the Storm Comes

August 4, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
When Flooded Turn Around Don't Drown
Floods Cause Many Dangers

July 10, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Winter Storm Planning Timeline
2024 Winter Weather Preparedness Week

December 3, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Flooded Homes Require Prompt and Safe Mold Cleanup

November 20, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs at a Glance
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs

October 29, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Purifying Wells / Springs After Potential Contamination.

October 23, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
NC State Extension Forestry will host a webinar for farmers and farmworkers to share Hurricane Helene recovery resources on October 24, 2024.
Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Webinar)

October 18, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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