Avery County Farmland Preservation Board- 2026 Fall Farm Tour

2026 Fall Farm Tour

Published - July 20, 2026 Read
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Avery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Published - July 20, 2026 Read

News From Avery County Center

Forest scene broken into 3 panes.
Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Portable Sawmill
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Timber Loss Relief Program for Forest Landowners flyer — workshop dates and county locations
Timber Loss Relief Program for Landowners

Published - January 28, 2026

40 Small Farms Week, March 22–28, 2026 — NC Cooperative Extension
Small Farms Week, March 22–28, 2026

Published - January 14, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task
North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
NC State Extension Christmas tree experts help growers producers and consumers Hurricane Helene
Christmas Trees Are Plentiful a Year After Hurricane Helene

Published - November 26, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Beekeeping workshop flyer: "Introduction to Beekeeping" Jan 17, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Introduction to Beekeeping

Published - November 18, 2025

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Upcoming Events

2027 AgOptions Grant Informational Session Wednesday | Aug 12 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Avery County Center, 661 Vale Rd, Newland, NC 28657, USA
Private Pesticide Applicators Training - SubClass "V" Tuesday | Aug 18 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Avery County Center, 661 Vale Rd, Newland, NC 28657, USA
Avery A&H Fair Wed Sep 02 — Sat Sep 05
Private Pesticide Applicators Training - SubClass "X" Tuesday | Sep 15 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Avery County Center, 661 Vale Rd, Newland, NC 28657, USA
Private Pesticide Applicators Training - SubClass "X" Tuesday | Sep 29 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jamie preparing a snack for youth in a classroom
Protein, Iron and Active Play: Learning Nutrition the Hands-On Way

Published - August 5, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Lisa Benavente, Della Hicks, and Jackie Sugg with award
Celebrating Community Champions!

Published - August 4, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Mini market during the event and some marketing for FCS programs
Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
Taylor Crumpler Headshot
Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
grassy area filled with people enjoying a concert outside
Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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