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NC State Intern Joins Buncombe County Extension Staff This Summer

Caroline Kiser, a rising senior at NC State University has joined the Buncombe County Extension Staff as part of the 2025 summer internship program. Caroline Kiser is enrolled in the College of Ag…

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Abby Whitaker Receives the NC Grange Search for Excellence Award

Abby Whitaker recently received the NC Grange Search for Excellence Award for her work as Livestock Agent for Buncombe and Henderson Counties.Given yearly, the Grange Award highlights North Carolina…

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Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

North Carolina farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA aid is available to replace disaster-damaged…

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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…

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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…

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2024 North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Since 1994 the North Carolina Mountain State Fair has attracted thousands of visitors from all parts of the state. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the fair promises the tradition of…

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

September Staff Highlight - N.C. Cooperative Extension of Buncombe County is thrilled to welcome three new employees during the month of August. Michael Rayburn, our new Urban Agriculture agent, has…