Cow in a field

Mitchell County Livestock Ownership and Equipment Survey

Published - May 14, 2026 Read

News From Mitchell County Center

Forest scene broken into 3 panes.
Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Portable Sawmill
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Dates for presentation workshops.
2026 4-H presentation Workshops

Published - April 9, 2026

Summer Fun Class with kids haing fun!
Mitchell County 2026 4-H Summer Fun

Published - April 8, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Fruit Plant Sale flyer — order deadline Mar 19; pickup Apr 21; Mitchell County Extension info
2026 Plant Sale

Published - February 19, 2026

Mitchell County Landscape Recovery & Preparedness Openhouse — Feb 21 2026 Bowman Middle School
Mitchell County Landscape Recovery & Preparedness Openhouse

Published - February 10, 2026

NC Pesticide Applicator’s Exam Registration
NC Pesticide Applicator’s Exam

Published - January 14, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Livestock Club Tuesday | Aug 25 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Livestock Club Tuesday | Sep 29 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Livestock Club Tuesday | Oct 27 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Livestock Club Tuesday | Nov 24 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
Garden path with dappled shade
Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
Fireflies in the forest by a river
How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Phytophthora crown rot on pepper
Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Pine vole with big front teeth emerging from a hole in the ground
Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
A row of hay bales arranged in a field during a sunny day.
NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Flyer for the NCDA Block Grant Final Information Session on June 4, 2026, details in main text.
Final NCDA&CS Hurricane Helene Block Grant Information Session on June 4th

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
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