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News From Extension Forestry

Trail in a forested area covered in orange, yellow, and red leaves as they fall from trees in autumn.
Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

Forest scence broken up into 3 panes.
Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

Image of Valery Miller and her dog.
Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day
Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

a flyer advertising an event
2026 Landowner Resource Workshop

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Montgomery County Center
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

pinned spotted lantenrfly adult with their wings opened and a white background
Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring Workshops

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Viticulture
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Upcoming Events

Fire the Pines Festival Saturday | Oct 10 | 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC
Project Learning Tree Forests, Water, People K-12 Workshop Monday | Oct 12 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
Longleaf Management Landowner Field Workshop Tuesday | Oct 13 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Chainsaw Mishaps and Other Spooky Stories: How Not to Become a Statistic Wednesday | Oct 14 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Zoom
Forest Landowner Summit - Rocky Mount, NC Wednesday | Oct 21 | 8:30 AM — 4:00 PM Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Virtual Landowner Symposium

Published - September 16, 2026

From: Heirs Property
A man and two women are having a discussion with an agrarian scene in the background
Severe Weather Planning Resources for Agritourism

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
A variety of tools lay on the ground.
Tourism Workforce Mental Health Toolbox: Webinar Recap

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
A row of hay bales arranged in a field during a sunny day.
NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Two bikers race to finish on red dirt gravel roads in Oklahoma.
Lessons from Events on the Front Line: Webinar Recap

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
Flyer for the NCDA Block Grant Final Information Session on June 4, 2026, details in main text.
Final NCDA&CS Hurricane Helene Block Grant Information Session on June 4th

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
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Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
Bright green spring leaves appear across blue sky
Resource Recap Destination Ready: NC Showcase

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
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