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FCS Newsletter-Workshop Opportunities From Surrounding Counties

Published - July 15, 2026 Read
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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026 Read
Flyer for the 2026 Tomato Tasting

The 2026 Tomato Tasting

Published - July 7, 2026 Read

News From Wilkes County Center

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Wilkes County 4-H Presents: Roots to Robots

Published - July 15, 2026

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Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

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4-H Programming Update – Important Contact Information

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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April Pesticide Credit Oppertunity

Published - March 19, 2026

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Don’t Let Just Anyone Treat Your Lawn — Check Their License First

Published - March 19, 2026

Wilkes County Plasticulture & Farm Equipment Showcase Flyer
Wilkes County Plasticulture & Farm Equipment Showcase

Published - March 19, 2026

All News From Wilkes County Center

Upcoming Events

Commercial Vegetable Production Pest Scouting Workshop Register with Eventbrite Friday | Jul 31 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM 208 South Bridge Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Aug 04 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM 971 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607
Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 13 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM 416 Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Virtual Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 13 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Labor Day-Office Closed Monday | Sep 07 | All Day
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News From NC State Extension

Cucurbit downy mildew symptoms on cucumber (Photo, Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation, Bugwood.org)
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Lenoir County—First North Carolina Report of 2026

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Extension Plant Pathology
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- July 14

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Soybeans
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NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Bacterial wilt on tomato
Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Image showing a closed receiving window with the words "PDIC Temporary Closure Alerts" written over it.
PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Adult corn earworm moth on soybean leaf
Corn Earworm Flight Is Underway- Watch Blooming Soybeans

Published - July 13, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Soybeans
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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