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Gardening Basics 101

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free Gardening Basics 101 Seminar on Wednesday March 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Macon Extension Center located on 193 Thomas…

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 Monday March 2nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.…

2026 Macon County 4-H Plant Sale

It’s that time of year again when Macon County 4-H sells fruit and berry plants to our families and the community. Our Annual 4-H Plant Sale is going on now. Orders will continue to be taken through…

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

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your strawberry patch. This event has been rescheduled for Friday February 6th from 10:00 a.m. -…

Commercial Wine Grape and Muscadine Production Seminar

Interested in starting a commercial wine grape or muscadine farm? A free seminar will be held for potential new growers and individuals desiring to lean more on how to produce grapes for commercial…

Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Production Seminar

Interested in starting a commercial blackberry or raspberry farm? A free seminar will be held for potential new growers and individuals desiring to lean more on how to produce caneberries. Craig…

Starting and Managing Your Blueberry Patch

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your blueberry patch. This event will be held on Wednesday February 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.…

Intro to Beekeeping Class 2026

Are you interested in becoming a Beekeeper? Macon County Beekeepers Association will hold their annual Bee School, with two days in the classroom and one day at a local bee yard.The classes will be…

Consider Starting a Holiday Herb Garden

Herbs are enjoying unprecedented popularity today. More and more people are using herbs in their landscapes as pollinators, for homemade crafts, medicinal purposes, and of course for cooking! When it…

Present Use Value Program a Benefit for Qualified Farm and Forest Land Owners

Effective in 1974, The North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Present Use Value (PUV) Program, which allows reduced tax assessments for individuals owning property used for agriculture,…