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2023 Macon County Fair Educational Booths

Attention Organization Leaders:County Fair time is almost here again! This year’s Macon County Fair will be held September 20-23 2023. The theme is “We've Got a Good Thing Growing.” The Fair…

Extension Strategic Plan 2030

Extension Strategic Plan 2030TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW Charting Our Course Current Plan Shared Foundation Connect with Us Charting Our Course While much of the world around us has…

Fruit Trees: How to Start and Foster Your Home Orchard

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on How to Start and Foster Your Fruit Tree Home Orchard. This event will be held on Thursday March 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00…

Enter Your Prized Items Into the Macon County Fair

The hot days of summer are up on us and it is time to start planning what items you are going to bring to The Macon County Fair. This year we want to have record numbers of entries into the fair. We…

The Pony Express Provides Early & Quick Entry for Outlying Counties

Are you a craftsman, artist, seamstress, food preserver, beekeeper, etc...Adult or Youth and wish to enter your items in the North Carolina Mountain State Fair?Participation is EasyDrop off your…

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Food Protection Manager Certification

Kimberly Terrell, FCS Agent, will be offering the ServSafe class and certification exam on June 20th at the Highlands Community Center, 869 N 4th St., Highlands, NC. The class will be held from 9:00…

Macon County - Take the Broadband Survey

Recently, an informative broadband meeting hosted by our State Senator and regional House Representatives was held at Holy Springs Baptist Church for interested individuals residing in counties west…

Macon County Community Gardens - Plots Still Available

The Macon County Community Garden located near the front entrance of SCC and the library still has 1 garden plot available for those interested in gardening. Each plot is 500 square feet with 24…

Have You Tested Your Home for Radon?

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of 21,000 Americans each year? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that…

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Congratulations to the Carson and Clarks Chapel Community Clubs!

On Thursday December 2ndWNC Communities held their 72nd Annual WNC Honors Award Program esteeming 66 rural development clubs for their efforts and accomplishments in serving the residents in each of…