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Jodie McCord - Great Blue Farms

2026 WNC AgOptions Grants

Jodie McCord of Great Blue Farms - a 2022 WNC AG Options recipient The WNC Agricultural Options Program is now taking applications for the 2026 grant cycle! WNC AgOptions works to build sustainable…

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Journey of a Christmas Tree: From the Field to Your Home

When decorating your real Christmas tree, have you ever wondered where your tree came from and how long did it grow in the field before harvest? Fraser fir the “Cadillac of Christmas trees is grown…

Ginseng Production

Ginseng Production Seminar

N.C. State Extension is offering a free seminar on Ginseng Production for homeowners who desire to grow “sang.” This program will be held on Monday October 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Macon…

2025 WNC AgOptions Informational Session

2025 WNC AgOptions Informational Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. The AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the 2025 application, timeline of…

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…

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New Vascular Streak Dieback Fact Sheet

Since vascular streak dieback of some commonly grown nursery ornamentals has become a concern for many growers, it is important to be aware of new releases of information about this issue. Currently…

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…

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Nickels for Know-How Referendum

The Macon County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022.The polling site will be at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County Center located at 193 Thomas…