News From Macon County Center

Pressure Canner
Learn How to Safely Use a Pressure Canner

Published - May 6, 2026

Pressure Canner
Pressure Canner Lid Testing

Published - May 6, 2026

Water Bath Canning Equipment
Learn How to Water Bath High Acid Foods

Published - May 5, 2026

Master Gardener Watering Can logo
Macon County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Published - May 4, 2026

Heifers
Value Added Beef Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

EFNEP Logo
We're Hiring! 4-H EFNEP in Macon County

Published - April 21, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.
Common Insects & Diseases in the Garden: An Organic Focus

Published - March 23, 2026

2026 Beef Field Day Flyer
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - March 18, 2026

Pesticides
Free Pesticide Pick-Up

Published - March 18, 2026

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

A female instructor showing a PPE apron to pesticide applicators attending a Pesticide Safety School.
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

Livestock Winter Prep poster: shelter, water, heat sources, nutrition, health, be prepared
Preparing Livestock Farms for Winter Weather

Published - January 22, 2026

From: Watauga County Center
SERVSAFE FLYER
Food Protection Manager Certification (ServSafe)

Published - January 21, 2026

In the background is an image of a ice-damaged tree. In the forefront are the words, "Winter Safety Reminders."
Winter Safety Recommendations

Published - January 21, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
East Coast minimum temperature forecast map for Friday 01/23/2026 with color legend (deg F)
Freeze Weather Advisory Jan 23-Jan 28

Published - January 21, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series flyer with session dates and registration links
2026 NC Small Ruminant Educational Series

Published - January 11, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
NC State 4‑H Horse Show poster with four riding photos and text "SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2026"
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Sponsorship Opportunties

Published - January 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Cover photo of 2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook
2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

Published - January 9, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Blueberry Workshop
Starting and Managing Your Blueberry Patch

Published - January 9, 2026

MG Program
2026 Macon Master Gardener Program

Published - January 9, 2026

4-H Bee Kids
New 4-H Activities Organizing This Month

Published - January 8, 2026

4-H Online
Don't Forget to Re-Enroll in 4-H

Published - January 8, 2026

Dairy cattle hoof trimming workshops flyer — dates Feb 23, Feb 25, Mar 9; sign-up links
Dairy Cattle Hoof Trimming Workshops

Published - January 8, 2026

From: Dairy
Nutrition Info: Per serving 1 container; Sat Fat 18% Med; Sodium 37% High; Added Sugars 5% Low
FDA Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling

Published - January 7, 2026

From: Food Business
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

Published - January 5, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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
Bee School Flyer 2026
Intro to Beekeeping Class 2026

Published - January 2, 2026

Otto Community Club Best Practices Gallery
Macon County Community Clubs at This Years WNC Honors Awards!

Published - December 18, 2025

Cattle with ear tags feeding at a wooden trough beside snow
Livestock Winter Needs

Published - December 15, 2025

From: Clay County Center
Horse Flyer
Macon County 4-H 2026 Horse Activities Meeting

Published - December 12, 2025

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
Mountaire logo; "Farm To Table Scholarship" over harvested field; person holding a chicken
Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!

Published - December 10, 2025

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Tomato-Brandymaster
58th Annual Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show-February 25-26, 2026

Published - December 5, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
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