News From Buncombe County Center

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

Garden path with landscaping plants on either side
Fall 2026: Green Industry Classes

Published - July 23, 2026

Forest scene broken into 3 panes.
Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
2026 Egg-cellent Egg
2026 4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest

Published - July 8, 2026

elm tree branch with forested background
Elm Zigzag Sawfly in Buncombe County: What To Know

Published - July 2, 2026

Portable Sawmill
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Multiple raised bed gardens with mulch between them.
What's Growing in the 2026 Vegetable Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

Dried peppers on a white table.
Roadmap to the 2026 Mountain State Fair: Peppers

Published - June 26, 2026

Green grassy field with black cows standing in it with mountains covered in pine trees with gray clouds in the background.
Find Farmland with NC FarmLink

Published - June 26, 2026

picture of bowl of tomato salad with orannge and red cherry tomatoes and feta cheese and other vegetables
Beating the Heat with Summer Recipes

Published - June 24, 2026

Grilled chicken on a plate with green salad and cut fruit and fruit pastry in the background on the table.
Tips for Making Summer Food Safe

Published - June 23, 2026

Information for the 2026 Kim Ingold Photography contest
2026 4-H Photography Contest

Published - June 15, 2026

Landscape contractor pro day happening on July 10th, registration 50.00, includes pesticide credit and 5 technical credit and 2 business credit for NCLCLB. Credits subject to change due to final approval.
2026 Landscape Contractor Pro Day

Published - June 9, 2026

Scenic WNC landscape
The Value of Green Industry Certifications

Published - June 4, 2026

Professional Headshot Photo of Rachel Douglas
Welcome Our New Urban Ag Agent

Published - May 29, 2026

Cucumber vine growing up a tripod trellis system in a raised garden bed.
Roadmap to the 2026 NC Mountain State Fair: Cucumbers

Published - May 28, 2026

Kale in colander on table with garlic
Preserving Greens Safely

Published - May 28, 2026

White dinner plate with roasted asparagus, corn on the cob, boiled red skinned potatoes, and sliced tomatoes.
Spring Vegetable Plate

Published - May 26, 2026

4-H provides programs in many content areas
Why Choose 4-H?

Published - May 26, 2026

Photo of summer intern
Intern Joins Buncombe County Extension Staff This Summer

Published - May 26, 2026

various packets of vegetable seeds
Seed Donation Blooms Gardens

Published - May 26, 2026

People looking at many potted plants at the plant sale
PLANT SALE May 16th from 9-1

Published - May 1, 2026

Clear glass bowl of strawberries with two jars of strawberry jam next to it on a kitchen table with a wooden background.
Hands on Fruit Jam

Published - April 30, 2026

picture of eggs glass of milk and bread
Choosing Dairy and Egg Products with Food Safety in Mind

Published - April 30, 2026

Red and Green Swiss Chard on a blue cutting board
Swiss Chard and Lentil Bolognese

Published - April 24, 2026

Red spigot hardware in rose garden.
What Green Industry Professionals Can Do in Times of Drought

Published - April 21, 2026

small garden project information
4-H Small Garden Project

Published - April 17, 2026

bqa flyer
2026 Beef Quality Assurance Training

Published - April 13, 2026

information about the 4-H rabbit project
Blue Ridge 4-H Rabbit Project

Published - April 8, 2026

Pumpkin Project
Tri-County 4-H Pumpkin Project

Published - March 31, 2026

Cooked sweet potatoes with chickpeas, spinach, and red pepper sauce with two pieces of lime all on a white dinner plate on a kitchen counter.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Chickpeas, and Red Pepper Sauce

Published - March 30, 2026

A white flower with three petals, each with pink coloration on the bottom of the petal.
Practicing Plant Identification

Published - March 27, 2026

dial gauge canner and weighted canner on stove tops with canning jars and other canning equipment
It's Time to Check Your Canning Equipment

Published - March 27, 2026

OC workshop
4-H Outdoor Cookery Workshop

Published - March 26, 2026

4-H presentations dates
4-H Presentation 101 Workshop

Published - March 26, 2026

7 volunteers with raised hands holding a welcome sign
Volunteers Provide Outreach and Impact

Published - March 25, 2026

Red sign with "Hospital" painted in white letters. A red and white bus and hospital building in the background.
When a Friend or Loved One is Taken to the Hospital

Published - March 24, 2026

Gardener with a shovel and other gardeners looking on or helping
Become an NC State Extension Master Garden℠ volunteer in Buncombe County

Published - March 20, 2026

resource survey
Buncombe & Henderson Ag & Livestock Resource Survey

Published - March 17, 2026

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