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Digital Flyer for Soil Remediation Workshop titled "Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up"

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground UpJoin us for the first in a series of applied, field-based events focused on restoring and adding resilience to WNC farms impacted by Hurricane Helene. This kick…

Announcement for NCDA&CS Free Agronomic Services for WNC Growers

Free Agronomic Services for Western NC Growers

NCDA&CS Offers Free Agronomic Services for Western N.C. Growers RALEIGH -- It has been months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and recovery is still ongoing throughout the…

HURRICANE HELENE FOREST RECOVERY WORKSHOP flyer — March 21, 2025, 1:00–4:00pm, Asheville NC

Helene Forestry Recovery Workshop- March 21st, 2025

Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been scrambling to determine what options are available to restore…

Flier for chainsaw safety workshop

Chainsaw Safety Workshop: Thursday January 30th

Join us for a free and informative chainsaw safety workshop! This 3-hour workshop will focus on safety principles around handling a chainsaw and will also include a live demonstration by the…

Q&A Session poster

Challenges Facing Our Forests Post-Helene

The results of Hurricane Helene will be felt in the region for many years to come. Historic flooding, landslides and debris flow impacted areas adjacent to creeks, rivers and drainage areas. Downed…

Flier

Chainsaw Safety Workshop- November 22nd

Register online!Join us for a chainsaw safety workshop designed for beginners to help safely remove debris and fallen trees. This 2-hour workshop will include classroom instruction, as well as a…

Buncombe County Damage Report

Buncombe County Property Damage Report

The Buncombe County Emergency Management Agency is seeking assistance from the public to document damage resulting from the severe weather event.This information will be used to assist in collecting…

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

After a disaster, tree clean-up is a priority especially in western North Carolina. It is important to remember that when hiring a tree care company, that not all companies are equal.Beware of people…

Photo of Hemlock Tree

Hemlock Restoration Initiative Hosts Treatment Demonstration at North Carolina Arboretum

Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been suffering for over two decades from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), an…

Friends of Ag Breakfast

Save the Date: Annual Friends of Ag Breakfast To Be Held on April 18th!

As we begin to approach Spring, the time for our Friends of Ag Breakfast emerges! We’d like to thank you for your ongoing support, and we are pleased to put forward this invitation to all of Buncombe…