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NCFGC 2026 Winter Conference

Featured Speaker: Jim Elizondo - An Agronomist engineer and ranching consultant specializing in beef and dairy cattle. After discovering conventional methods degraded both land and profit, Jim…

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From Seed to Soil Presentation - DATE CHANGE

This program was originally schedule for November 18th at noon, but has changed to Monday, November 17th at 10:00 a.m. Gaia Herbs is rooted in the history of Transylvania County since 1997, both as…

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TNRC Agenda 3-14-2025

The TNRC will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025.Zoom Link for Virtual Attendees9:00-10:00…………Program:Post-Helene Forest Restoration and Funding Andy Tait, Senior Forestry Director at…

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Chainsaw Safety Workshop

Please join us for this three hour presentation and demonstration on chainsaw safety.Details are shown below.Registration is required as seating is limited.Please visit our Eventbrite page here to…

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Bridging the Gap: Technologies to Improve Winter Feeding and Pasture Management

AGENDABridging the Gap: Technologies to Improve Winter Feeding and Pasture ManagementFebruary 4, 2025WNC Livestock Center, 474 Stock Drive, Canton, NC11:00-11:30 AM Registration & Welcome11:30- 12:00…

Jan. 23, 2025 DR-4827-NC NR-074 State News Desk: (919) 825-2599 | NCEMPIO@NCDPS.GOV FEMA News Desk: (855) 576-9990 |FEMA-DR-4827-NC-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4827 January 2025 1 News Release FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agric

FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs

Jan. 23, 2025HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell…

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Living in the Mountains Series

Session 1: Wells/Septic Transylvania County Environmental Health will deliver a presentation on septic tank systems and drinking water wells including a quick guide to help folks understand their…

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WNC Farmer Resource Meeting: Tools for Rebuilding

Join us for this farm-focused gathering to understand the resources available post-Helene. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from Ag partner agencies and supporting organizations about…

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Pastures Post-Helene

Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western NC. This situation calls for a vigilant approach to soil and crop management that includes assessment on a field-by-field…

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WNC Beef Conference

December 7th, 20248:30 AM to 11:00 AMWNC Livestock Center 474 Stock DriveCanton, NC 28716NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program 9-11 a.m.Lunch is provided following the programBull Sale beginning at 1:00…