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Navigating Changes to Right of Ways is a Great Reason to Enroll Your Farm in a VAD/EVAD!

Hurricane Helene devastated roads, bridges, power lines, telephone lines, and almost all infrastructure in Yancey County. Much of the infrastructure has been restored, but some of it has only been…

WNC Ag Options 2027: Grants for Farmers

It is once again that time of year for farmers in Yancey County to consider potential projects which are eligible for funding through the WNC Ag Options program. Funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund…

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Tri-State Beef Expo August 4, 2026

Yancey County beef cattle producers will not want to miss the upcoming Tri-State Beef Expo. This expo is being planned by Extension Agents and staff from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. The…

Announcement with storm damage background, that the USDA Block Grant Disaster Relief Program Application Period Has Been Extended to June 12, 2026

Deadline EXTENDED for USDA Block Grant Disaster Relief Program

Attention producers which suffered farm related damages during Hurricane Helene! The USDA Block Grant Disaster Relief Program Application Period has been extended from Friday, May 15, 2026 to June…

2026 Pesticide Disposal Day for Yancey County

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for both residents and…

FSA Opens Livestock Forage Program

The Mitchell-Yancey FSA Offices have opened the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) for grazing losses on native pasture and full season improved pasture due to the qualifying D3 drought. LFP provides…

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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…

pasture land devastated by Hurricane Helene

Free Compost Program for Yancey County Farmers Impacted by Helene

Tropical Storm Helene damaged many fields throughout Yancey County. The storm drastically damaged many productive soils throughout the county, and left many fields in need of restoration. Adding…

Benefits of Plant Tissue Analysis for Vegetable Producers

With input costs rising, increasing urbanization and competition for farm land, and fewer acres of farmland available to grow food, it is more important now than ever for farmers to make the best use…

Methods for Watering Vegetable Gardens and Flower Beds

Are you watering your vegetable or annual flower garden enough? On average, most plants need 1 inch of water per week. Some plants may need even more water during flowering or when fruits are…