2026 NC Mountain State Fair Competitions for Youth

2026 NC Mountain State Fair Competitions for Youth

Published - July 29, 2026 Read
DDT expired pesticide collected in green bottle at a pesticide disposal event.

Free Pesticide Disposal Event

Published - August 20, 2026 Read
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The Importance of the USDA Census of Agriculture

Published - July 30, 2026 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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Keeping Your Food and Budget Safe for Summer Storm and Hurricane Season

Published - July 29, 2026

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Summer Hands On Tomato Canning Class

Published - July 29, 2026

Yellow legged hornet attacking bee
BOLO for Yellow-Legged Hornet

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Craven County Center
2026 STEM Night @ Big Ivy
4-H STEM Night @ Big Ivy

Published - July 29, 2026

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Level Up this Fall: Become a Certified Plant Professional

Published - July 28, 2026

Mountain State Fair logo with ferris wheel and tent along with mountains in background and rooster on name. Dates September 11th through 20th
Be A Winner at The Mountain State Fair

Published - July 26, 2026

Mountain State Fair logo with ferris wheel and tent along with mountains in background and rooster on name. Dates September 11th through 20th
Use the Pony Express to Deliver Your Mountain State Fair Entries

Published - July 26, 2026

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Fall 2026: Green Industry Classes

Published - July 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Farming Leased Land Thursday | Aug 27 | 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM Online Webinar
Private Pesticide Recertification Class- September 9th Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 09 | 3:30 PM — 7:30 PM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Proper Plant Installation Demo Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Sep 17 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
4-H Pullet Project Record Book Workshop Tuesday | Sep 22 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 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
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News From NC State Extension

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Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A yellow-legged hornet
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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