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Buncombe County Ag & Land Resources Spotlight: Buncombe County Farmland Preservation

Created in 2020, Buncombe County’s “Ag & Land Resources” department is composed of Soil & Water Conservation District and Cooperative Extension. Components of the Soil & Water…

Green tobacco plants growing in North Carolina.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center : The 2000s

The 2000s for the American farmer was a decade of technological advancement and change. The number of farms nationwide continued to decline while genetically modified crops emerged as a widely…

Group photo of the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Staff in August, 1989

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center : The 1980s

The 1980s was a decade of extravagance and materialism. Ronald Reagan became president and introduced an economic plan that brought the country out of stagnation. After the troubling times of the…

Buncombe County Guernsey Calf Club Attending the NC State Fair

Buncombe County Cooperative Extension : The 1930s

“So the family that owns a small farm now is indeed fortunate. Certainly the necessities of life can be had there. And when we have plenty to eat, something to wear, shelter, warmth, pure water and…

Scholarship Opportunities Through the NCCEAPA

Nominations for 2025 are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) through March 20, 2025. The…

Cleanliness of the Poultry House - Display at the NC State Fair in 1922

Buncombe County Cooperative Extension - The 1920s

The 1920s were a time of significant economic growth and progress compared to the previous decade. Newer technologies such as automobiles, radio, and motion pictures with sound became a great part of…

Farmer Roundtable Discussion

Join Michael Rayburn, Buncombe County's Urban Ag Agent at N.C. Cooperative Extension to discuss ways to pivot your farm post-Helene.We will discuss an array of subjects including changing farm…

1915 Photograph of Two Young Boys Plowing Field with Horses

Buncombe County Cooperative Extension - Beginnings to 1920

2025 marks the 115th year of Cooperative Extension work in Buncombe County. Despite its lengthy history, many factors and independent agencies contributed to the creation of North Carolina…

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…

Photo of a Farm in Western North Carolina

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

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension and the NC Small Business Network, is excited to announce an upcoming workshop for aspiring farmers in Western North…