How to collect a pond water sample and mail to the state lab.

How to Collect, Pay and Mail a Pond Water Sample to the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Solution Analysis Lab

Published - August 17, 2026 Read
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FCS Newsletter-Workshop Opportunities From Surrounding Counties

Published - July 15, 2026 Read
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4-H Programming Update – Important Contact Information

Published - July 1, 2026 Read

News From Wilkes County Center

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August Pesticide Credit Oppertunity

Published - August 11, 2026

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Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting

Published - July 27, 2026

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Wilkes County 4-H Presents: Roots to Robots

Published - July 15, 2026

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

Flyer for the 2026 Tomato Tasting
The 2026 Tomato Tasting

Published - July 7, 2026

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Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

All things 2026 Wilkes County Agricultural Fair Exhibit Hall can be found here
2026 Wilkes County Agricultural Fair Information

Published - June 4, 2026

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Scouting the Field: Pest Management Workshops for Growers

Published - May 28, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Labor Day-Office Closed Monday | Sep 07 | All Day
Fair Exhibit Hall Items-Registry Closed Friday | Sep 11 | All Day
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Stone Mountain State Park Thursday | Oct 01 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, USA
Wilkes County Agricultural Fair Exhibit Hall Take In Day Monday | Oct 05 | 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM Worth Evan Tomlinson Rotary Park, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, USA
Wilkes County Agricultural Fair Judging Day Tuesday | Oct 06 | 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM Worth Evan Tomlinson Rotary Park, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Close-up of a mature corn ear showing patches of discolored, moldy kernels associated with ear rot, with white-gray fungal growth visible between kernels, particularly on the lower half of the ear.
Corn Ear Rot. Now What?

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Corn
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Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Late blight on tomato leaf
Late blight on tomato confirmed in Henderson County, NC 8/21/2026

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 20

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Soybeans
Bacterial leaf spot on tomato leaves and fruit
Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Corn
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Figure 1. Frogeye leaf spot on soybean.
Soybean Foliar Disease Pressure and Fungicide Considerations

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
BQA Training Agenda
Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef
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