News From Buncombe County Center

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

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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

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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

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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

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
4-H Dog Contest
2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expressions Contest

Published - March 11, 2026

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Sprayer Calibration Informational Meeting and Demonstration

Published - March 5, 2026

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Why Testing Your Hay Matters

Published - March 5, 2026

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Spring 2026 Bull Soundness Exams

Published - March 5, 2026

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2026 WNC Cattle Repro School

Published - March 5, 2026

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2026 WNC Market Hog Project

Published - March 3, 2026

Flyer with date and times for 2026 summer fun
2026 4-H Summer Fun Day Camps

Published - March 2, 2026

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

Published - February 25, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - February 19, 2026

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

Published - February 19, 2026

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

Published - February 18, 2026

Baby yellow chicks on sawdust floor
Back Yard Chicken Basics

Published - 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

Published - February 17, 2026

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

Published - February 11, 2026

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

Published - January 28, 2026

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

Published - January 28, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - 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

Published - January 20, 2026

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