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Fall 2026 Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

Published - September 30, 2026 Read
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Food Preservation and Sourdough Classes

Published - September 29, 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

Virtual Animal Waste Continuing Education Credit classes on November 4 and November 19.
Animal Waste Continuing Education Credit Zooms

Published - October 12, 2026

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The Science Behind Fall Color 2026

Published - October 2, 2026

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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

Horse Clinic
4-H Unmounted Horse Clinic

Published - September 8, 2026

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Microbes on the Farm

Published - August 31, 2026

Makers Market
4-H Fall Makers Market

Published - August 28, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Swannanoa 4-H Horse Club Meeting Monday | Oct 19 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Mills River Pesticide Safety School Wed Oct 21 — Thu Oct 22 Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
The Learning Garden presents: Dividing and Storing Dahlias Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Oct 24 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Animal Waste Continuing Education Credits - Virtual Class Wednesday | Nov 04 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
HYBRID Trees & Me Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Workshop Wednesday | Nov 04 | 4:30 PM — 7:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Farmers & Forest Landowners: Take Our Agroforestry Needs Assessment Survey

Published - September 30, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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
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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
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Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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