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Photo of Erica Blumenfeld, Farm Director at Eliada Children's Home

Erica Blumenfeld, Farm Director at Eliada Children's Home, Recipient of the 2024 Golden Stars of EFNEP Award

Published - November 27, 2024

holiday wrapping paper and ornaments

Sometimes We Just Need to Take a Deep Breath

Published - November 26, 2024

NC Farm Succession School flyer; Eastern NC Mar 6, 2025; Western NC Mar 27, 2025; Reg $25

NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open

Published - November 21, 2024

From: NC FarmLink

2024 WNC 4-H Angel Tree Program — families apply at go.ncsu.edu/2024angeltree

2024 WNC 4-H Angel Tree Program

Published - November 21, 2024

Grassroots Leadership Conference Advertisement

2024 Grassroots Leadership Conference to Be Held in Raleigh, November 21, 2024

Published - November 8, 2024

Two men and one woman working in a garden.

Upcoming Urban Agriculture Meeting

Published - November 7, 2024

Flier

Chainsaw Safety Workshop- November 22nd

Published - November 6, 2024

Tree that fell.

Chainsaw Safety Tips

Published - November 5, 2024

Beginner Chainsaw Skills Workshop poster, Asheville; Nov. 9 & Nov. 10; go.ncsu.edu/wnc-chainsaw-workshop

Beginner Chainsaw Skills Workshop- November 9th and 10th

Published - November 4, 2024

Text "Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative" over layered blue mountain background

Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative (WNCSBI) Grant

Published - November 1, 2024

Buncombe County Damage Report

Buncombe County Property Damage Report

Published - October 31, 2024

Thanksgiving table with turkey and food

Making Thankgiving Food Safe

Published - October 31, 2024

Message: Laine from AML says they're acquiring land nearby and asks to discuss price

Be Careful of Bids to Buy Land After Disasters

Published - October 29, 2024

From: NC FarmLink

Uprooted tree with exposed root ball lying across forest floor amid autumn trees

Flooding and Wind Damage: What’s Next for Your Landscape

Published - October 29, 2024

sink with tap

Making Water Safe After Hurricane Helene

Published - October 28, 2024

watering can

Water From Asheville City System OK for Gardens?

Published - October 24, 2024

Farmer Info Meeting

Disaster Relief Information Meeting for Farmers

Published - October 24, 2024

Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area

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

Pesticide Disposal Day for WNC-October 24th

Published - October 18, 2024

The Immediate Disaster Needs Grant Offered by WNC Communities

Published - October 18, 2024

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

Published - October 15, 2024

Man using a chainsaw while wearing safety equipment including gloves and a hard hat

Crisis Chainsaw Safety Review

Published - October 12, 2024

From: Gaston County Center

North Carolina 4-H with three sketched hearts, 4-H clover, text "Helpful Hands, Healing Hearts"

Resources for Families Following Hurricane Helene

Published - October 11, 2024

Red stylized hurricane/typhoon symbol formed by two opposing curved shapes

Pesticide Disposal Safety After Flooding

Published - October 11, 2024

Pile of uprooted trees and debris with damaged cars by roadside, water tower behind

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

Published - October 11, 2024

Important Information for Wells After Flooding and Hurricanes

Published - October 11, 2024

A forest full of damaged trees after a strong hurricane has passed through.

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

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

Hurricane Helene: Available Resources/Aid

Published - October 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene Buncombe County CES Staff Update

Published - October 1, 2024

Orange chainsaw set on grass

Using a Chainsaw

Published - October 1, 2024

From: Gaston County Center

Golf tee box and fairway framed by trees, mountains visible in the distance.

Sample Fees Waived for Western NC Turf Managers

Published - September 30, 2024

From: Turf Pathology

North Carolina Farm Help Line

Published - September 30, 2024

From: Gaston County Center

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