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We're Hiring! Livestock and Forages Agent

Published - October 23, 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

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2026 West District 4-H Volunteer Conference

Published - October 28, 2026

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Keeping Foods Safe During the Holidays

Published - October 28, 2026

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Buncombe County Friends of Ag Breakfast

Published - October 28, 2026

November 4-H club meeting
November Exploring 4-H Club Meeting

Published - October 28, 2026

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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Fall 2026 Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

Published - September 30, 2026

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Abby Whitaker Accepts New Position

Published - September 29, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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
Proper Pruning: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Nov 05 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
Saturday Seminar presents: Dividing and Repotting Houseplants Session #1 Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Nov 07 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Saturday Seminar presents: Dividing and Repotting Houseplants Session #2 Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Nov 07 | 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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News From NC State Extension

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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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
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