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Food Preservation and Sourdough Classes

Published - September 29, 2026 Read
Horse Clinic

4-H Unmounted Horse Clinic

Published - September 8, 2026 Read
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Garden Chores in October

Published - September 22, 2025 Read
Soil Testing

Information Regarding NCDA & CS Collection and Soil Testing
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County Garden Helpline

Have a gardening related question? Reach out to our EMG Volunteers!
Rain Barrels

Purchase Your 50 Gallon Ivy Rain Barrel at Our Office
Equipment Rental

Cooperative Extension and Buncombe County Soil & Water Offer a Variety of Equipment for Rent
Disaster Recovery Resources
The History of Buncombe County Cooperative Extension

NC Cooperative Extension has been serving Buncombe County for over 115 years! Check out our county office's history through the decades.

News From Buncombe County Center

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Abby Whitaker Accepts New Position

Published - September 29, 2026

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Grow Your Farm's Knowledge Network

Published - September 28, 2026

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Fall Foods to Boost Your Health

Published - September 28, 2026

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Microbes on the Farm

Published - August 31, 2026

Makers Market
4-H Fall Makers Market

Published - August 28, 2026

Homeschooling with 4-H
Homeschooling with 4-H

Published - August 28, 2026

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End of Summer Fermentation

Published - August 26, 2026

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Free Pesticide Disposal Event

Published - August 20, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Ridgecrest 4-H Club Meeting Thursday | Oct 08 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Project Learning Tree Workshop: Fire Focus Friday | Oct 09 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Rd #8440, Hendersonville, NC 28739, USA
4-H Fall Makers Market Saturday | Oct 10 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 682 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748
Saturday Seminar presents: Starting Seeds with Winter Sowing - Session #1 Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Oct 10 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Saturday Seminar presents: Starting Seeds with Winter Sowing - Session #2 Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Oct 10 | 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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News From NC State Extension

University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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