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Clay County Gardening Series

Have you wanted to learn more about gardening? How about a specific gardening topic? Then join us for our upcoming gardening series. This series will take a look at various gardening aspects from…

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Local Beekeepers Expand Honey Operation With WNC Ag Options Grant

Mitch and Darlene Myers, the passionate beekeepers behind D&M Russian Apiaries, are buzzing with excitement as they proudly announce their receipt of the WNC Ag Options Grant. This grant will…

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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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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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Kim Terrell Named Clay County Extension Director

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center is happy to announce that Kim Terrell has been named the County Extension Director. Kim has been serving as interim director for the past year. She…

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Youth Complete Food Preservation Class

Students from Clay County 4-H had the opportunity to participate in a basic food preservation class taught by Family & Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell. In the class, the students learned the…

Interns Graduate Master Gardener Course

Twelve interns of the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County have completed the 13-week course to become professional gardeners. This course is offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension…

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Trails & Rails Place at West District Art Competition

Last month, Clay County 4-H Trails & Rails Club entered the West District Artistic Expression Competition that was held alongside the West District Horse Show in Fletcher, NC. Students entered…

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Clay County Shred Day Event

Did you know that shredding your documents can help protect you from identity theft and other forms of fraud? N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County will be hosting a FREE shred event on May 24…

February Is Heart Month

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy.The first step toward heart health is understanding…