News From Buncombe County Center

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

Published - 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

Published - November 20, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Holiday Cookie Baking Workshop — December 22; ages 5–8 10–12, 9–18 2–4; FREE
4-H Holiday Cookie Baking Workshop

Published - November 19, 2025

4-H at Home Holiday Activity Guide cover with photos and text "Bring 4-H to your home"
4-H Holiday Activity Guide

Published - November 19, 2025

Photograph of red and green apples in a basket next to two jars of applesauce sitting on a kitchen counter in front of a window.
Hands on Canning Applesauce Workshop

Published - November 18, 2025

BESTY JEFF PENN 4‑H Overnight Camp June 14–19, 2026; ages 8–14; swimming, ropes, archery
2026 4-H Overnight Camp

Published - November 14, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Trees lean over a stream bed lined with leaves.
Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Published - November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
WNC Beef Conference & Bull Sale — Saturday, December 6th 2025, WNC Regional Livestock Center
2025 WNC Beef Conference and NC BCIP Bull Sale

Published - November 4, 2025

WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop Announcement
WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop

Published - October 31, 2025

four pictures of jams, food truck, making bread and food stand
Last Chance to Register for Food Business Program

Published - October 30, 2025

Turkey on plate with pumpkins
Preparing Thanksgiving Turkey Safely

Published - October 30, 2025

Black bull grazing; text: "Bull Breeding Soundness Exam, Nov 22, call 828-255-5522"
Fall 2025 Bull Soundness Exam

Published - October 30, 2025

fall corn
Garden Chores in November

Published - October 29, 2025

SANDY MUSH 4-H Veterans Day Celebrations — Tuesday November 11, 2025 — Honoring all who served
Sandy Mush 4-H Club Veterans Day Celebrations

Published - October 24, 2025

Worker in yellow rain suit stands in flooded muddy field holding a shovel
WNC Farm Resilience Cohort

Published - October 23, 2025

From: Jackson County Center
Flier for the 2025 Bee School
Buncombe County Beekeepers Host 2025 Bee School

Published - October 14, 2025

Black ant inside split dry twig cavity
Garden Clean Up With Pollinators in Mind

Published - October 10, 2025

North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports logo with 4-leaf clover and text "Learn by Doing"
2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament Results

Published - October 6, 2025

Photo of a garden spade and small box of soil used as a sample.
Peak Season Soil Testing Service Begins November 26th

Published - September 29, 2025

Green tobacco plants growing in North Carolina.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center : The 2000s

Published - September 29, 2025

Drone view; text: NRCS Practices Field Day — Oct 27, 9–3:30pm, Southern Appalachian Conservancy Farm
Two Fall NRCS Field Days for Forest Landowners, Producers, and Youth

Published - September 26, 2025

From: NC FarmLink
Shrub with red and orange autumn leaves and clusters of small red berries
The Science Behind Fall Color

Published - September 25, 2025

4-H Volunteer WD Conference — Nov 8, 2025, 9 AM–2 PM; Mountain Horticulture Crops Research Center
2025 West District Fall 4-H Volunteer Conference

Published - September 25, 2025

image of sqare breathing top breathe in, sides say hold and bottom breathe out
One Year Out: Remember to Take Care of You

Published - September 25, 2025

Photo of alternative heart-shaped leaves with white flower spikes that are 4-6" long borne on red stems characteristic of Japanese knotweed.
Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Knotweed

Published - September 25, 2025

four pictures of jams, food truck, making bread and food stand
Agenda: Ins and Outs of Having a NC Food Business

Published - September 22, 2025

pumpkins
Garden Chores in October

Published - September 22, 2025

Red, white, and blue NC Cooperative Extension logo.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center : The 1990s

Published - August 29, 2025

Man giving compost demonstration next to yellow sign reading "COMPOST DEMO TODAY"
Plant Clinics and Compost Demonstrations

Published - August 29, 2025

NC 4‑H Photography Contest — Entry deadline: September 15th
2025 NC 4-H Photography Contest

Published - August 28, 2025

Buncombe County 4‑H Homeschool Embryology Program flyer; child holding chick and hatching eggs
4-H Homeschool Embryology Program

Published - August 28, 2025

Picture of miscanthus sinensis seedheads and growth form.
Invasive Plant BOLO: Maidenhair Grass

Published - August 28, 2025

Bowl with avacado, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and other vegetables
Choosing Healthy Fast Foods

Published - August 28, 2025

sandwich fruit and bar in a lunch box
Packing a Safe School Lunch

Published - August 27, 2025

summer vegetables
Garden Chores in September

Published - August 26, 2025

Green grassy field planted with pollinator flowers.
Pollinator Habitat Restoration and Potential Flood Impacts - September 12

Published - August 26, 2025

A hunting stand alongside trees and a field.
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Wilkes County Center
Group of youths holding ribbons and wooden plaques in front of "NC STATE EXTENSION" 4‑H backdrop
2025 4-H Livestock Contests Results

Published - August 13, 2025

Tiered display of pumpkins, squash and vegetables with award ribbons.
New and Improved Competitions for 2025 Mountain State Fair!

Published - July 29, 2025

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