News From Buncombe County Center

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Stream Bank Repair

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Water Resources
Compost heaps made of wood pallets.
After the Storm: Managing Plant Debris

Published - October 22, 2024

Rows of cabbage plants in a flooded vegetable garden with standing water
Garden Flooding: Danger to Edible Plants

Published - October 22, 2024

Hurricane Repair
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Recovery Grant

Published - October 22, 2024

Buncombe County 4-H Family Fall Fun Days, Oct 22–25, Free
4-H Family Fall Fun Days

Published - October 21, 2024

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Pesticide Disposal Day for WNC-October 24th

Published - October 18, 2024

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The Immediate Disaster Needs Grant Offered by WNC Communities

Published - October 18, 2024

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Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Published - October 15, 2024

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Crisis Chainsaw Safety Review

Published - October 12, 2024

From: Gaston County Center
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Resources for Families Following Hurricane Helene

Published - October 11, 2024

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Pesticide Disposal Safety After Flooding

Published - October 11, 2024

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How to Choose a Tree Care Company to Aid in Disaster Clean-Up

Published - October 11, 2024

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Important Information for Wells After Flooding and Hurricanes

Published - October 11, 2024

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Recovering From a Disaster: Things Forest Landowners Should Consider

Published - October 10, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Table of clubs/counties with responses, hives lost, sister counties; totals: 13 responses, 524 hives, 55 counties
Disaster Recovery for Beekeepers in WNC

Published - October 9, 2024

From: Pollinators
A map showing selected counties in WNC.
Financial Assistance for Farms and Small Businesses

Published - October 8, 2024

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Helene Aftermath: WNC Farm Assistance and Information

Published - October 4, 2024

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene near Biltmore Village in Asheville, N.C.
Beware of Potential Disaster Recovery Scams

Published - October 4, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Hurricane Helene: Available Resources/Aid

Published - October 1, 2024

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Hurricane Helene Buncombe County CES Staff Update

Published - October 1, 2024

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Using a Chainsaw

Published - October 1, 2024

From: Gaston County Center
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Sample Fees Waived for Western NC Turf Managers

Published - September 30, 2024

From: Turf Pathology
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North Carolina Farm Help Line

Published - September 30, 2024

From: Gaston County Center
Office Closed
Buncombe County Extension Center Closed 9/27/2024

Published - September 26, 2024

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Keeping Food Safe After Storms

Published - September 26, 2024

"The NC Mountain State Fair Livestock" text with mountains, tent, ferris wheel and chicken
2024 Mountain State Fair Livestock Shows

Published - September 25, 2024

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2024 WNC Dairy Steer Project Concludes

Published - September 25, 2024

Green 4-H four‑leaf clover logo with white Hs and yellow #4HBeyondReady tag
National 4-H Week, October 6-12, 2024

Published - September 25, 2024

Flooding
Preparing Your Farm for the Upcoming Storm

Published - September 24, 2024

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Dried Herb Farm Workshop

Published - September 24, 2024

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So You Want to Start a Farm...Now What?

Published - September 23, 2024

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Hemlock Restoration Initiative Hosts Treatment Demonstration at North Carolina Arboretum

Published - September 19, 2024

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Buncombe County Extension Agents Recognized for Accomplishments

Published - September 18, 2024

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Visit NC Farms Website

Published - September 18, 2024

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Published - September 13, 2024

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2024 North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Published - September 6, 2024

Exploring 4‑H Club — RESCHEDULED! First meeting Thursday December 12, 4:00–5:00 PM
New Exploring 4-H Club

Published - September 3, 2024

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N.C. Cooperative Extension of Buncombe County Welcomes Three New Employees

Published - August 29, 2024

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Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Class and WellCare Medicare Adult Class

Published - August 29, 2024

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Kid Safe Microwave Tips

Published - August 28, 2024

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