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resource survey

Buncombe & Henderson Ag & Livestock Resource Survey

The Buncombe and Henderson County Livestock & Agriculture Resource List Survey is an effort to better connect local producers with the services, businesses, and support systems they need. Through…

Group of youths holding ribbons and wooden plaques in front of "NC STATE EXTENSION" 4‑H backdrop

2025 4-H Livestock Contests Results

Twelve youth from Buncombe and Henderson Counties competed in the 2025 North Carolina 4-H State Livestock Competitions at NC State University, July 31- August 2nd. These youth competed in the…

Young Holstein calf being bottle fed by a young participant of the WNC Dairy Steer project.

2025 WNC Dairy Steer Project

Saturday, March 29th was a big day for twenty young participants of the 2025 WNC Dairy Steer project, a 4-H program offered through North Carolina Cooperative Extension.The yearly project, currently…

USDA Hurricane Helene Resources

Recovery Opportunities for Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has two programs to help agricultural producers recover from a disaster. The deadline to apply is Jan. 30th. Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees…

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…

Feeding Calf

Buncombe County Extension Agents Recognized for Accomplishments

Holly Jordan - Buncombe County Extension Director, Abby Whitaker - Buncombe/Henderson Livestock Agent, and Kyla Jo Farmer - Haywood County Livestock Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension were…

2024 Dairy Steer Program

2024 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program Registration

The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants in the program will be provided a dairy calf that they will feed and care…

Youth swine show

2023 NC State Fair Youth Meat Goat, Market Sheep, and Market Swine Validation Procedures

IMPORTANT Information for youth participants in this year's 2023 NC State Fair... NC State Fair Youth Meat Goat, Market Sheep, and Market Swine Nomination and Validation Procedures The procedure for…

Dairy Steer Show

2023 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program Registration

The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants in the program will be provided a dairy calf that they will feed and care…

Stamey Scholarship

2022 Gary Stamey Scholarship

The Gary Stamey Junior Beef Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor the memory of Gary Stamey. The $500 scholarship is awarded to qualifying applicants who live in Western North Carolina and…