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individual portraits of 5 members of horse bowl team

4-H Saddles Up for West District Horse Bowl

The 4-H Spurs & Burrs Horse Bowl Team recently represented Graham County 4-H at the West District 4-H Horse Bowl competition, gaining valuable experience and building life skills along the way.…

4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Winner for Youth Division

4-H Youth Grow Giant Pumpkins

Two local 4-H members proved that a little patience, persistence, and plenty of watering can yield big results—literally. This year, Graham County 4-H members Kenlyn Powell, age 10, and Lawrence…

workshop flyer with description

Gardening Boot Camp - From Seed to Supper

This series of extensive workshops are designed for aspiring and seasoned small-scale farmers and serious home gardeners who want to boost their yields and broaden their understanding of sustainable…

Two 4-H youth with their giant pumpkin

Giant Pumpkins Were the Biggest Yet!

Over 50 people braved the cold to see who would come out on top at this year’s Giant Pumpkin Contest in Graham County.Four adults and five youth competed in this year’s contest; and they were:…

Ag Options Logo

2025 WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle Getting Ready to Get Underway

The 2025 grant cycle for WNC AgOptions will soon get underway. You can currently visit: wncagoptions.org to view a sample application, look at past grant winners, and learn how to apply.In February…

Tomato Contest WInner with his winning tomato

Crushing It! Tomato Style - Turning Tomatoes Into Profit

Congratulations to Kitty and Abel Britton, this year’s winners of the Graham County Tomato Contest!Kitty narrowly won the adult division with her tomato weighing 2 lbs. 9 0z., with Sherry Williams…

Best in Show Ribbon

Local Beekeeper Wins Honey Competition

Congratulations to Graham County beekeeper, Alan Wamsley, who made a great showing at the Swain County Fair this past weekend. Alan took first place, as well as “Best in Show” for his sourwood honey;…

booth at local farmers market for a tomato taste test

Tomato Tasting - Huge Success!

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Graham County Center successfully completed its second annual tomato taste test at the Graham County Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17th. Many excited tomato…

Youth participants with their giant pumpkins

Second Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest in the Books!

Seven contestants and many on-lookers braved the cold weather at the Graham County Farmer’s Market Saturday, October 7th to see who would walk away with bragging rights for the largest pumpkin grown…

School Principal pictured with student who estimated the closest weight of the giant pumpkin

Estimating Pays Off

N.C. Cooperative Extension staff in Graham County pitched in with an educational booth at the annual “Fall Math Fest” sponsored by the Robbinsville Elementary School. The event is designed to spur…