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Gardening Workshop

Gardening Basics 101

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free Gardening Basics 101 Seminar on Wednesday March 18th from …

Bee School Flyer 2026

Intro to Beekeeping Class 2026

Are you interested in becoming a Beekeeper? Macon County Beekeepers Association will hold their annual Bee School, with two …

Ginseng Flyer

Ginseng Production Seminar

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free seminar on Ginseng Production for homeowners who desire to grow …

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Amazing Grazing Workshop

Join the Amazing Grazing team for a free 3-hour workshop this Friday morning, August 15 from 9 a.m. to …

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2026 WNC AgOptions Grants

Jodie McCord of Great Blue Farms – a 2022 WNC AG Options recipient The WNC Agricultural Options Program is now …

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2026 Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast

Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …

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