Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.

Common Insects & Diseases in the Garden: An Organic Focus

Published - March 23, 2026 Read
Pesticides

Free Pesticide Pick-Up

Published - March 18, 2026 Read
2026 Beef Field Day Flyer

2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

News From Macon County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Gardening Workshop
Gardening Basics 101

Published - February 17, 2026

Fruit Trees Flyer
Fruit Trees: How to Start and Foster Your Home Orchard

Published - February 17, 2026

4-H Fruit Trees
2026 Macon County 4-H Plant Sale

Published - February 12, 2026

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Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - February 4, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Rescheduled Strawberry Workshop
Strawberries: How to Start and Sustain Your Strawberry Patch - Rescheduled for Friday February 6th

Published - February 2, 2026

Grape Workshop Flyer
Commercial Wine Grape and Muscadine Production Seminar

Published - January 29, 2026

Caneberry Workshop Flyer
Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Production Seminar

Published - January 29, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Pesticide Disposal Day Tuesday | Mar 31 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM 1624 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, USA
Macon Master Gardener Course Wednesday | Apr 01 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM
4-H Beginners Sewing Thursday | Apr 02 | 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Macon Master Gardener Course Wednesday | Apr 08 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM
4-H Budding Chefs Wednesday | Apr 08 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
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Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm

Published - January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network Shares Risk Information

Published - September 29, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Be Alert, Prepare, Stay Informed

Published - September 26, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Hurricane Season - Prepare Now, Before the Storm Comes

Published - August 4, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
When Flooded Turn Around Don't Drown
Floods Cause Many Dangers

Published - July 10, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Winter Storm Planning Timeline
2024 Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Published - December 3, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Flooded Homes Require Prompt and Safe Mold Cleanup

Published - November 20, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs at a Glance
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs

Published - October 29, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Purifying Wells / Springs After Potential Contamination.

Published - October 23, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Federal Disaster Aid

Published - October 16, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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