News From Buncombe County Center

Flyer with information about the 2026 4-H Summer Fun Program
2026 4-H Summer Fun Day Camps

March 2, 2026

Purple Eggplant, White Eggplant, Green Tomatoes, Red Tomatoes, and Yellow Squash displayed on a synthetic turf stand.
Market Scale Calibration

February 25, 2026

Blue, White and Brown logo for Buncombe County government.
Buncombe County Ag & Land Resources Spotlight: Buncombe County Farmland Preservation

February 19, 2026

White bowl of quinoa, chopped cherry tomatoes, yellow sweet corn, black beans, and a slice of avocado.
Getting to Know Whole Grains

February 19, 2026

Bradford Pear Bounty Logo
NC Bradford Pear Bounty in Buncombe- April 25th, 2026

February 19, 2026

Several food thermometers and metal probes arranged on white surface, dial thermometer in glass
Choosing the Right Food Thermometer for Cooking

February 18, 2026

Baby yellow chicks on sawdust floor
Back Yard Chicken Basics

February 17, 2026

Instructor with powerpoint slide with pesticide safety language on a label with classmates in foreground.
Buncombe County Pesticide School: April 14th-15th

February 17, 2026

Flier regarding pesticide license holder new requirement. Read article for full requirements.
**New Recertification Requirements for NC Pesticide License Holders**

February 11, 2026

Timber Loss Workshop for Land Owners
Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners

January 28, 2026

Photo of an elderly man and woman shopping for groceries.
Starting a Well-Stocked Kitchen Pantry

January 28, 2026

picture of the inside of the rerfrigerator with specific foods on different shelves
Refrigerator Safety and Organization

January 28, 2026

County government logo for Buncombe County. A graphic of blue mountains, dark blue pine trees, and brown sun rays with white clouds over the mountains.
Buncombe County Ag & Land Resources Spotlight: Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation

January 28, 2026

Buncombe County 4-H Poultry Judging interest meeting — Jan 29, 4–5pm at Extension Office
2026 4-H Poultry Judging Interest Meeting

January 20, 2026

2026 Livestock Judging Team interest meeting, Buncombe Feb 9 5pm; Henderson Feb 11 5pm
2026 Livestock Judging Team Interest Meeting

January 20, 2026

Upcoming Grant Writing Workshops
Upcoming Grant Writing Workshops in February 2026

January 16, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

empty jar with open lid
Jar for Me in 2026

December 31, 2025

streambank damage
Extension Hosts WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop

December 31, 2025

Red, white, and Blue NC Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center.
NC Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center

December 30, 2025

Stacked colorful mixing bowls and stainless steel pots on a kitchen countertop
Setting Up Your First Kitchen

December 30, 2025

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Let's Crush the Schedule F

December 29, 2025

Announcement for CFSA's Climate Resilience Cohort
New FREE Climate Resilience Program for NC & SC Farmers

December 22, 2025

Collage of Buncombe County 4-H youth in group photos and activities; text "BUNCOMBE COUNTY 4‑H"
The Buncombe Clover: 2025 4-H Year in Review

December 19, 2025

4-H Scholarship & Honor Club applications due — Deadline January 30, 2026
2026 NC 4-H Scholarships

December 17, 2025

Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task
North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

December 12, 2025

Young person holding a dairy calf in a show arena; text: "Now Accepting Applications! 2026"
2026 WNC Dairy Steer Program

December 11, 2025

4-H Pullet Project poster: Blue Ridge Brooders, March–August 2026, $50, go.ncsu.edu/blueridgepullet
2026 4-H Pullet Project

December 9, 2025

Children using laptops with 4‑H logo; text: National Computer Science Education Week, December 8–14
National Computer Science Education Week

December 9, 2025

It's Electric! 4‑H electric workshop series — Tuesdays 4–5 PM Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10
4-H Electric Project Workshop Series

December 4, 2025

Buncombe County 4‑H: CARDS FOR VETERANS Service Project poster
4-H Christmas Cards for Veterans Service Project

December 3, 2025

Buncombe County 4-H Holiday Crafting Workshop flyer — Dec 12, 3:30–5:00pm, register online
4-H Holiday Crafting Workshop

December 1, 2025

holiday wrapping paper and ornaments
This Year Remember to Still Take a Deep Breath

November 25, 2025

picture of a person picking out apples and potatoes from basket
Storing in Season Produce

November 25, 2025

red cardinal on holly tree
Garden Chores in December

November 25, 2025

Six labeled pruning tools: Bypass, Anvil, Lopers, Shears, Pruning saw, Chainsaw
Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls

November 25, 2025

Four-panel collage: kudzu vine mass, purple flower cluster, hairy seed pod, heart-shaped leaves
Invasive Plant BOLO: Kudzu

November 25, 2025

WNC Beef Cattle Commission Christmas party, Dec 13, 2025, 5 PM, Virginia Boone Building
WNC Beef Cattle Commission Christmas Party

November 24, 2025

AI generated photo of Ginseng growing in the forest.
10th Annual Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event -- a Success

November 21, 2025

Holly Jordan, director of Extension's Buncombe County center, recognized for her leadership during Hurricane Helene recovery, gestures toward foliage in a garden as a colleague looks on.
Extension Expert Wins 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence

November 20, 2025

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