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Extension Empowers Hayesville High School Ag Program With Grant for Gardening Initiatives

In a significant stride towards fostering community well-being and sustainable living, the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center proudly announces its successful acquisition of a $700 grant…

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Pesticide Collection Day

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Clay County Pesticide Collection Day on Wednesday, November 1.The…

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Extension Master Gardener℠ Training Course

NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Clay County is happy to announce its upcoming Extension Master Gardener training course.The 2024 Extension Master Gardener program is a…

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2024 WNC AgOptions Grant Open

Grants for family farms in 2024WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 13; Application deadline Nov. 17.ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers…

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Clay County Livestock Census

The NC Department of Agriculture is conducting a census of livestock in Western North Carolina. Help us complete this census by filling out this short form. If you have any questions, give us a call…

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Corn Growers Association of North Carolina Notice of Referendum

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of corn sold to first purchasers in North Carolina on March 14, 2023.Voting will take place at County…

Small Farms Week: Growth in a Changing Climate; March 27–31, 2023

Small Farms Week 2023 | Growth in a Changing Climate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 27–31, 2023, and will offer a variety of events and educational programs…

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2023 Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference

Join Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and NC State Extension’s Organic Commodities program for a full day of workshops, discussion sessions, and networking. Lunch is included.Topics include:…

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Planning Your Garden in the New Year | Clay County Master Gardners

By: Karen YesnoskyYes, it’s cold. Much less happening in the garden. But it’s also a reflective time of year, and this is the best time of year to evaluate and plan. Think about what went well in…

Forest Landowner Workshop — Jan 28, 2023, 10am–2pm, Bryson City; RSVP: sandymushforestry.org

Forest Landowner Workshop

Upcoming Forest LandOwners Workshop When: January 28th 2023 Time: 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Swain Extension Center/SCC Bldg. located on 60 Almond School Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 Many landowners…