2026 NC Mountain State Fair Competitions for Youth

2026 NC Mountain State Fair Competitions for Youth

Published - July 29, 2026 Read
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The Importance of the USDA Census of Agriculture

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

Published - July 29, 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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Summer Hands On Tomato Canning Class

Published - July 29, 2026

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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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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Upcoming Events

Thursdays in the Learning Garden: Fall Gardening - Season Extension Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 13 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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Great Pollinator Census in The Learning Garden Register with Eventbrite Friday | Aug 21 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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News From NC State Extension

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
Mix of native blooming plants for pollinators
Save the Date for Pollinator Habitat Workshop & Native Plant Sale

Published - July 26, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Cucurbit downy mildew symptoms on cucumber (Photo, Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation, Bugwood.org)
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Lenoir County—First North Carolina Report of 2026

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Extension Plant Pathology
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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