Madison County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Community Refrigerator offering Free Food For All 24/7

New Madison Community Freedge offers Free Food for All, 24/7

Published - November 21, 2025 Read

4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project

Published - October 29, 2026 Read

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After School 4-H Groups

Published - September 28, 2026 Read

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On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plant Species: Burning Bush

Published - October 30, 2026

On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plant Species: Japanese Privet

Published - September 24, 2026

On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plant Species: Chinese Lespedeza

Published - August 28, 2026

On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plant Species: Autumn Olive

Published - August 4, 2026

4-H Market Lamb Project

Published - July 28, 2026

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4-H EGG-cellent Egg Contest

Published - July 16, 2026

Become a contestant in the NC Mountain State Fair Cooking Contest!

👩‍🍳 Calling All Home Cooks and Bakers!

Published - July 10, 2026

Boiling Water Bath BASICS: Let's Make Dilly Beans!

Published - July 6, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Balance & Stability Exercise Class Friday | Oct 30 | 10:00 AM — 10:30 AM Marshall Senior Center, 462 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753, USA

Nov 03

Balance and Stability Exercise Class Tuesday | Nov 03 | 10:30 AM — 11:00 AM Beech Glen Community Center, 2936 Beech Glen Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA

Nov 04

2026 Farmer Wellness Event

Wednesday | Nov 04 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC 28753

Nov 04

Balance and Stability Exercise Class Wednesday | Nov 04 | 10:45 AM — 11:15 AM Center Community Center, 1300 Grapevine Rd, Marshall, NC 28753, USA

Nov 04

YMCA Mobile Market - free, fresh produce for all Wednesday | Nov 04 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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News From NC State Extension

Honey bee queen laying eggs while surrounded by worker bees

Save the Dates for 2027 Chatham County Beekeeping School

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

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Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

Stockpiled Bermudagrass for Grazing Livestock

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Forages

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

2026 Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Dairy

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

North Carolina Continues Winning Streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages

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