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Cover photo for January 4-H Events

January 4-H Events

It’s that time of year! Many 4-H Clubs are starting back up! All meetings will cover basic club information …

Cover photo for 2024 WNC Beef Conference

2024 WNC Beef Conference

The WNC Beef Conference will be held Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the WNC Livestock …

Cover photo for 2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

The Beef Cattle Genetics program in Extension is responsible for the North Carolina Beef Cattle Improvement Program at NC …

Cover photo for Winter Cover Crop Seed Available

Winter Cover Crop Seed Available

Cover crops are not planted for harvesting. Instead, the primary goal is to generate several benefits through enhanced ground cover, additional …

Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area

Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

Pesticides on a Shelf

Pesticide Disposal Day for WNC Farmers

Who: Farmers & Homeowners needing to dispose of pesticide (no dealers, businesses, or retailers) What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection Day When: …

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