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New Shared Use Equipment to Assist Farmers With Helene Recovery

Thanks to NC Farm Bureau, and the Mt. Mitchell Community Fund, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County now has shared use equipment available for rent, that might prove beneficial to those that…

Before and After Hayfield Restoration

Hurricane Helene Pasture and Hayfield Restoration Program Lessons Learned

Since May 2025, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County has been carrying out the Hurricane Helene Pasture and Hayfield Restoration Program. This program provided seed and other assistance to…

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Have You Ever Considered Hay Testing?

We would like to remind our beef, lamb, and goat producers that we have hay testing equipment available at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center. We will come out and help you take…

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Updating Your Forestry Plan

We have had numerous inquires concerning updating forestry plans. Below is a link to a list of consulting foresters that service Yancey County that can be of assistance. If you have any questions…

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24th Annual Nursery Field Day

Friday, September 19th, 2025 8 AM - 3 PM NC State Extension will be hosting the 24th Annual Nursery Field Day. This year's field day will feature a great line-up of speakers presenting on topics…

Crimson Clover

Winter Cover Crop Options for Crop or Vegetable Fields

As the growing season comes to an end, it will soon be time for vegetable and other annual crop producers to think about planting winter cover crops. Planting winter cover crop can protect the soil…

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2026 WNC Ag Options

It is time to begin working on 2026 WNC Ag Options grant applications! WNC Ag Options works to build sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources to farmers who are…

Saturdays in the Garden

Saturdays in the Garden

Dig In is hosting "Saturdays in the Garden". This Saturday (June 14th) is The Good, The Bad, and the Bugly. This is a pest management workshop with Pat Battle of Living Web Farm. Great information on…

CoCoRaHS logo and "The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network"; rain gauge on fence

Citizen Science Opportunity With CoCoRaHS

Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather! Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important…