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Shiitake Productions 2023

Upcoming Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

The Master Gardener Association of Macon County will be holding a Shiitake mushroom hands on learning workshop for homeowners who desire to grow Shiitake for additional income as an alternative…

WNC AG Options

Upcoming 2024 AgOptions Grant Cycle Information Sessions

The AgOptions grant serves WNC agricultural producers with small-farm grants to help with innovative projects on farms. The 2023/2024 cycle has not opened quite yet, but they have scheduled…

Extension Strategic Plan 2030

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…

Managing Your Home Orchard 2023

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…

What you Need to Know to Sell at Varying Markets

Things You Need to Know to Sell at Varying Markets

A FREE Lecture held on Thursday, March 9 from 6:30 - 8:00p.m.Location: Macon Extension Center at 193 Thomas Heights Rd. Franklin NC 28734Speakers: Craig Mauney, Extension Area Specialized Agent,…

Macon Community Garden Plot

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…

Small Farms Week Food Drive

Help Feed Hungry People in Macon County

COVID-19 has resulted in more food insecurity throughout the state in the past year, and the Cooperative Extension Service at N.C. A&T; State University wants to share our agriculture community’s…