2009 Survey of Needs

North Carolina Cooperative Extension-Buncombe County Center is currently evaluating our programming focus for the coming two-year period.  Please help us tailor our programs and workshops to meet your educational needs by taking this brief survey.  Thanks for your help.

Click here for Survey of Needs

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WNC AgOptions announces 2010 funding cycle:
Mountain farmers are eligible for funds to diversify operations.

More Information........

Click here to download the 2010 WNC AgOptions Application

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 We Are Updating Our Horse Mailing List

To better serve the needs of the horse community in Buncombe County, we at Buncombe County Cooperative Extension need to know who you are.  We have programs that fit most everyone from where to locate hay and how to manage your pastures, to information on short courses sponsored by NC State University and NC Cooperative Extension.  We are in the process of updating our mailing list, so if you wish to become a part of our mailing list or just update your information, please give us a call at 828-255-5522 or email at mike_ford@ncsu.edu or erin_bonito@ncsu.edu.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Project Skill-Up to Help You Stay in Farming, Return to Farming or Get Trained in an Exciting New Career

Individuals who have roots in Madison and Buncombe Counties and who have been affected by changes in tobacco are eligible.  Opportunities include a NEW Certificate Program for Farmers offered through Asheville-Buncombe Community College, special training for farming in the 21st century and guidance to individuals interested in a new career.  For more information click here, or contact Maureen at 254-1921 ex.5832.

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ECA Crafts Workshops

Chrismons

November 12th & 19th, 2009 @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Chrismons are Christian symbols and each one has its own connotation. They are often used to decorate Christmas trees during Advent and Christmas. Each Chrismon is made with Japanese gold and white pearl beads woven with 28 gage gold wire. Participants will need to bring a small terry towel, small needle-nose pliers or nail clip for cutting wire and scissors. The registration fee of $8.00 includes all materials.

2009 ECA Craft Workshop Schedule

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Master Gardener Program

If you think you might be interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener volunteer, applications are being taken through November 20, 2009. If you are interested, give our office a call or just download the application below and mail it back to us prior to November 20th.                             

   Download 2010 Application

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Back to Basic$ Program to Help Buncombe County Residents Deal with Financial Stress

Buncombe County residents, like most Americans, are feeling the stress created by our nation's economic downturn.  To help them deal with the financial and emotional stressors the current economic climate has created, the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Center has launched a new program:  Back to Basic$:  Surviving (& Thriving!) Through Troubled Times.  The program features a web page, factsheets and a series of multi-faceted educational programs that deal with broad personal and family financial issues, stress management, and farm/agri-business financial issues, as well as specific ways to extend financial resources, such as home gardening and food preservation.