News From Avery 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

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Parasite and Fecal Egg Count Field Day — MULTI‑SPECIES; Sat Oct 4 2025, 10AM–4PM
Parasite and Fecal Egg Count Field Day

Published - September 18, 2025

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Upcoming Events

11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
Avery County 4-H Homeschool Club Thursday | Nov 19 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM NC Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, 661 Vale Road, Newland, NC
Avery County 4-H Homeschool Club Thursday | Dec 17 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, 661 Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657
Avery County 4-H Homeschool Club Thursday | Jan 14 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, 661 Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657
Avery County 4-H Homeschool Club Thursday | Feb 04 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, 661 Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657
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News From NC State Extension

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
2027 Volunteer Leaders Conference Logo
Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dormant Blackberry Bud Covered in Ice
Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef
L t R: Aaron Moore, Andrew Baucom, Jessica King, Samara Gibson, Ashlin Austin, Keith Walters; all stand with a shovel at a construction site with a photo of the future of the FIC in the background
Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Local Food
Rancher schedule
RancHER 2026 Webinars Series

Published - October 15, 2026

From: Beef
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Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening
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