NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County

09/01/2026

Join us tomorrow from 10am - 2pm in Mills River for a Free Pesticide Disposal Collection Day. More details can be found at the link below.

What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection DayWhen: Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center, 74 Research Drive, Mills River,…

08/31/2026

Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) and Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina (FVC NC) Educational Conference will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (0800–1500) at the NC A&T Educational Farm, located in Greensboro, NC.

This conference is entirely free for veterans and their family members. It will feature valuable educational sessions, networking opportunities, and resources tailored specifically for military veterans who are farming, ranching, or interested in entering the agricultural industry.

While the event is free, registration is required for all attendees. Registration can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JKRLSP7 There are 60 seats available. See details below.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Do you know what SNAP is but are you not sure if you qualify for this food assistance program? Here are some of the requirements in North Carolina:

Applicants’ total income must meet the income limit set for that household size
Able-bodied adults aged 18–64 without a child underage 14 may be required to work or participate in training at least 20 hours per week
Must be a NC resident

If you are still unsure if you qualify or would like to ask more questions, contact the More In My Basket team today, toll-free: 1-855-240-1451. They will be happy to assist you Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm.

08/26/2026

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to dispose of old pesticides in a responsible way. More details regarding what will be accepted can be found at: https://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu/news/free-pesticide-disposal-event/

08/26/2026

There's still time to register for the land leasing webinar happening tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th at 5pm!

Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0JSKKu3uQAGZLUZj5s481w #/registration

08/26/2026

Make plans to attend this year's Wolfpack Harvest event on Saturday, September 18th at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Wolfpack Harvest is a fall tradition designed to bring together alumni, students, faculty, and friends of CALS—not just in Raleigh, but wherever the Pack calls home.

Join fellow CALS alumni and community for a fun social and a behind-the-scenes tram tour of the beautiful orchards and fields at the center. Enjoy light refreshments as you reconnect with friends and make new connections in this scenic and inspiring setting. Don’t miss this chance to explore, mingle, and celebrate CALS in Mills River. The event is free but registration is required.

More information can be found at the link below:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/amMUOeX7/g/W0YjF1ArDn/cals-2026-wolfpack-harvest-mountains-5a34Vp1Anjd/overview

08/24/2026

Join us for the latest updates on regional ginseng production and marketing. Once ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed included!

Lunch and one ounce of high quality stratified seed are included in the price of registration!

There have been some interesting changes in the world of ginseng production! In this workshop we'll review production, marketing, security and a variety of other topics around the production and sales of ginseng in Western North Carolina.

We are excited to have Dr. Jeanine Davis and Dr. Jim Hamilton of NC State Cooperative Extension joining us.

Join us for the latest updates on regional ginseng production and marketing. Once ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed included!

08/21/2026

The 2026 Vegetable Garden planted by the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers is showcasing innovative, space saving and disease resistant growing methods this season.

Consisting of 20 planting beds, many of them raised beds, with a few in ground beds, the garden offers visitors a chance to see various gardening techniques and a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers planted this season.

The 2026 Vegetable Garden planted by the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers is showcasing innovative, space saving and disease resistant growing methods this…