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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…

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Extension Hosts WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension hosted two "WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair" workshops on December 4th and 5th in Buncombe and Avery Counties. Community partners, government agencies, local…

WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop Announcement

WNC Landslide and Streambank Repair Workshop

Cooperative Extension, NC State Extension, and USGS are hosting a one day workshop to help answer questions and offer recommendations to Extension staff, volunteer organizations, municipality…

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Peak Season Soil Testing Service Begins November 26th

The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Soils Lab provides FREE nutrient and pH soil testing to North Carolina residents from April 1st through November 25th.December 1st through March…

NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes leads the Soil Texture training workshop at Buncombe County Cooperative Extension.

Soil Texture Training Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center recently welcomed NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes and graduate student Carlee Epting to our office for a Soil Texture Training…

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather

Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program needs your help!The Community…

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…

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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…

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…