Flyer with date and times for 2026 summer fun

2026 4-H Summer Fun Day Camps

Published - March 2, 2026 Read
Landscape contractor pro day happening on July 10th, registration 50.00, includes pesticide credit and 5 technical credit and 2 business credit for NCLCLB. Credits subject to change due to final approval.

2026 Landscape Contractor Pro Day

Published - June 9, 2026 Read
Scenic WNC landscape

The Value of Green Industry Certifications

Published - June 4, 2026 Read

News From Buncombe County Center

Professional Headshot Photo of Rachel Douglas
Welcome Our New Urban Ag Agent

Published - May 29, 2026

Cucumber vine growing up a tripod trellis system in a raised garden bed.
Roadmap to the 2026 NC Mountain State Fair: Cucumbers

Published - May 28, 2026

Kale in colander on table with garlic
Preserving Greens Safely

Published - May 28, 2026

White dinner plate with roasted asparagus, corn on the cob, boiled red skinned potatoes, and sliced tomatoes.
Spring Vegetable Plate

Published - May 26, 2026

4-H provides programs in many content areas
Why Choose 4-H?

Published - May 26, 2026

Photo of summer intern
Intern Joins Buncombe County Extension Staff This Summer

Published - May 26, 2026

various packets of vegetable seeds
Seed Donation Blooms Gardens

Published - May 26, 2026

People looking at many potted plants at the plant sale
PLANT SALE May 16th from 9-1

Published - May 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Commercial Pesticide Recertification- June 16th Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Jun 16 | 2:30 PM — 6:30 PM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Navigating Your Food Business Series - Third Party Audit Wednesday | Jun 17 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Navigating Your Food Business Series - Third Party Audits Wednesday | Jun 17 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Gardening in the Mountains: The Native-Nativar Dilemma Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Jun 18 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Landscape Contractor Pro Day Register with Eventbrite Friday | Jul 10 | 7:30 AM — 4:00 PM 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759
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News From NC State Extension

youth teams sitting at table with buzzers in hand, waiting to answer questions
Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
ripening blackberries
Register Now for Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop

Published - May 25, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Spring shot of pollinator garden
Register Now for Spring Tours of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Flyer promoting the Tractor Supply spring Paper Clover campaign from April 17 through May 3, 2026. The graphic notes that Paper Clover donations support 4-H camp, scholarships, and leadership activities.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign Returns to Tractor Supply

Published - April 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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