Macon County Cooperative Extension

Macon County Cooperative Extension 193 Thomas Heights Road
Franklin, NC 28734

828-349-2046 Our Vision:

We are an international model for excellence in non-formal community based education.

We are a dynamic and futuristic organization responding to changes in the social, political, economic and technological environments. We engage the land-grant universities with local government and the people. Our educational programs address the contemporary needs and issues most important to our customers and their communities. Our faculty, staff and volunteers are committed to lifelong learning

, individual and community empowerment and inclusiveness. We achieve our vision by:

-Providing relevant, responsive, accessible and inclusive programs that result in positive changes in the lives of our customers,

-Using advanced information technology for educational program delivery, communications, and accessing research-based information,

-Creating a quality work environment that is people-friendly and customer-focused, and

-Demonstrating a deep commitment to personal leadership development and empowering a multicultural society. Our educational programs focus upon:

-Enhancing agricultural, forest and food systems,

-Strengthening and sustaining families,

-Developing responsible youth,

-Building quality communities, and

-Conserving and improving the environment and natural resources.

Kimberly Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Macon County will be teaching...
09/01/2026

Kimberly Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Macon County will be teaching a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification on Monday, October 26th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This program is for foodservice managers and supervisory staff in any foodservice establishment. Registration fee is $125.00 for class, book and exam and $50.00 for only the exam.

The deadline to register for this class is Wednesday, October 16, 2026

For more information call Kim Terrell at 828-349-2047.

Make plans to attend this year's Wolfpack Harvest event on Saturday, September 19th at the Mountain Horticultural Crops ...
09/01/2026

Make plans to attend this year's Wolfpack Harvest event on Saturday, September 19th at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Wolfpack Harvest is a fall tradition designed to bring together alumni, students, faculty, and friends of CALS—not just in Raleigh, but wherever the Pack calls home.

Join fellow CALS alumni and community for a fun social and a behind-the-scenes tram tour of the beautiful orchards and fields at the center. Enjoy light refreshments as you reconnect with friends and make new connections in this scenic and inspiring setting. Don’t miss this chance to explore, mingle, and celebrate CALS in Mills River.

Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center at 455 Research Drive | Mills River
Date: Saturday, Sept 19
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The event is free but registration is required. To register and more information go to the following the link below: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/amMUOeX7/g/W0YjF1ArDn/cals-2026-wolfpack-harvest-mountains-5a34Vp1Anjd/overview

August and September is the time of year you might start noticing European Hornets
08/31/2026

August and September is the time of year you might start noticing European Hornets

This Entomology Insect Note discusses the behavior and control of European hornets.

Entering Your Food Preservation into the Macon County FairThis year’s Fair Theme is “County Pride, County Wide” The fair...
08/28/2026

Entering Your Food Preservation into the Macon County Fair
This year’s Fair Theme is “County Pride, County Wide” The fair will be held September 23-26, 2026, from 9:00 Am – 8:00 PM.
If you’ve worked hard this summer canning or dehydrating your fruits and vegetables, please enter them into to the Macon County Fair to be judged in the Food Preservation Department. Preserved foods are judged on preparation method, tested recipe, and appearance, including jar fill and head space. Upon entry, you will be asked how the food was processed. The food must be processed correctly in order for it to be considered for judging. Once the judging is completed, ribbons are awarded and the canned goods are placed for everyone to see.
To enter your preserved foods, you may bring them to the Macon County Fair Grounds on Tuesday, September Tuesday, September 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing all the beautiful jars filled with this summer’s harvest. Go to the website below to see the rules and guidelines for entering your prize canned or dehydrated goods into the fair.

For more information visit our website at:https://eit-wagpress-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/Macon-County-Fair-Guidelines-Department-XVI-Food-Preservation.pdf

08/21/2026

Late blight on tomato has been confirmed in Henderson County as of Friday, August 21. We will work to confirm the genotype of the strain found in Henderson county, as this will infer the fungicide…

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193 Thomas Heights Road
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18283492046

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