Pony Express coming soon. Mountain State Fair September 11-20, 2026

Use the Pony Express to Deliver Your Mountain State Fair Entries!

Published - August 6, 2026 Read
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Update Your PC’s Secure Boot Keys

Published - July 27, 2026 Read
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Tech Assistance Drop In at Andrews

Published - July 27, 2026 Read
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News From Cherokee County Center

Youth from Cherokee County 4-H who attended state 4-H presentations.
Local 4-H Members Participate in State 4-H Presentations & 4-H Congress

Published - July 27, 2026

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Enter the 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest Now!!

Published - July 26, 2026

4-H Sew Happy to Learn to Sew Day Camp, sewing machine and needle graphics
4-H Sew Happy to Learn to Sew, Register Now!

Published - July 26, 2026

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Digital Disruption: A Practical Guide

Published - July 24, 2026

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Tech Assistance Drop In at Hiwassee Dam

Published - July 24, 2026

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Reclaiming Human Value in the Age of AI

Published - July 24, 2026

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Update on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Information

Published - July 17, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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WNC AgOptions Grant Information Sessions: Grow Your Farm Business

Published - July 10, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.4.26]

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 6, 2026

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Symptoms of Frogeye Leaf Spot on young 'Rome Beauty' apple leaves
Apple Disease Update: Week of August 4, 2026

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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
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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

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

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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