Cow in a field

Mitchell County Livestock Ownership and Equipment Survey

Published - May 14, 2026 Read
Dates for presentation workshops.

2026 4-H presentation Workshops

Published - April 9, 2026 Read
Summer Fun Class with kids haing fun!

Mitchell County 2026 4-H Summer Fun

Published - April 8, 2026 Read

News From Mitchell County Center

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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
Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task
North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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Upcoming Events

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EFNEP Cook Camp - Cloverbud Monday | Jun 29 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bakersville Fire Department, 306 Bakers Ln, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
EFNEP Cook Camp - Cloverbud Tuesday | Jun 30 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bakersville Fire Department, 306 Bakers Ln, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Livestock Club Tuesday | Jun 30 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
Robotics Camp Monday | Jul 06 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Mitchell County Center, 10 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705, USA
EFNEP Cook Camp - Cloverbud Monday | Jul 06 | 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

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
Flooded field in Mills River, NC
Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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