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TS Helene stream damage in North Cove, NC

2025 EQIP Hurricane Helene Assistance

USDA-NRCS 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering financial assistance through the …

Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area

Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

WNC AgOptions

2025 WNC AgOptions Grant

Intent to apply deadline is October 11. Attending an Informational Session is highly recommended. The Western North Carolina (WNC) AgOptions …

Rhondas compost bin

Backyard Composting Basics

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …

compost demo

Backyard Composting Basics

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …

People using a sticky wall

Calling Community Champions

Volunteer with our Advisory Leadership Council Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have …

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Vermicomposting

Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …

details about cover crop workshop 10/13/23

Cover Crop Workshop

Cost: $15 per participant Date: October 13, 2023 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Rutherford Co Center at 194 Callahan-Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160 Take home a …

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Biology and Control of Non-Biting Aquatic Midges

This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying aquatic midges and how to control them.

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