Cow in a field

Mitchell County Livestock Ownership and Equipment Survey

Published - May 14, 2026 Read

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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

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Upcoming Events

Today
Cloverbud Crafts Thursday | Jul 09 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bowman Middle School, 410 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Shooting Sports Camp Friday | Jul 10 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 555 Landfill Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
Shooting Sports Camp Saturday | Jul 11 | 8:30 AM — 2:30 PM 555 Landfill Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
Junior Crafts Monday | Jul 13 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Bowman Middle School, 410 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
EFNEP Cook Camp - Cloverbud Monday | Jul 13 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bakersville Fire Department, 306 Bakers Ln, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Color-coded map of NC showing North Central, Western, and South Central in Extreme or Exceptional Drought, and most of the rest of the state in severe drought, with a few pockets of moderate drought.
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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