Swain Soil and Water Conservation District

08/24/2026

Swain SWCD is gearing up to host our 10th Annual FFA Land Judging Practice Event on Wednesday, September 30th at Darnell Farms! This hands‑on day is perfect for students sharpening their skills in evaluating soil for agriculture and development. All high school FFA teams in WNC are welcome to attend and it's FREE! Contact us at [email protected] or 828-488-2684 x3 to learn more and register.

08/22/2026

Last year, we had 245 animals shown!
Gates open TOMORROW - celebrate our local agriculture and see how hard these kids have worked.

2026 Livestock show schedule:
✨Friday, 8/21
▪️3:00pm-6:00pm Poultry & Rabbit Display
▪️3:00pm Market Steer
▪️to follow Beef Heifer
▪️to follow Cattle Showmanship

✨Saturday, 8/22
▪️11:00am-6:00pm Poultry & Rabbit Display
▪️11:30am Market Lamb
▪️3:30pm Market Goat
▪️to follow Breeding Doe
▪️to follow Goat Showmanship

📍Great Smoky Mountains Event Park
1130 Hyatt Creek Road
Bryson City, NC 28713

08/22/2026

Come see us at the Swain County Agricultural Fair !

08/17/2026

Teachers, as you step into another busy school year, don't forget all of the free educational programs available from Swain SWCD.‼️ We'd love to work with you this year!

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Come see us at the fair! 😎

We have an incredible lineup of education booths for you this year! These local organizations are bringing fun, engaging, and entertaining booths about everything from local ag and community programs to wildlife and beekeeping! We are so excited to see everything they have to offer.
Double 00 Farm
Swain Soil and Water Conservation District
Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
Restoration House
Southwestern Community College NC
WNC From the Ground Up
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
USDA Farm Service Agency
USDA Wildlife Services
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River
Swain County Farm Bureau & Farm Bureau Ag Simulator
Swain County 911/EMS
Swain Cancer Support
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cherokee Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Ricky Griggs
Ben & Sydney Franklin
Swain County Democrats
Greater Smoky Mountain Area Republican Women
Freedom & Land Rights Coalition
Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Swain County
Houghtaling Cleanouts & Junk Removal
Apply4Medical2Day LLC
*Some booths may be set up for Saturday only*

08/12/2026

💧Do you have a resource concern?
🌎Or just want to increase sustainability on your farm for future generations?

Every year, Swain County receives funding from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Soil & Water Conservation to help farmers improve water quality & quantity.

Call or come by for more info!
📞828-488-2684 x3
📩[email protected]
📍USDA Service Center
100 Brendle St
Bryson City, NC 28713

08/06/2026

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Wishing a Happy Birthday to our Secretary, Shelby Cook! 🎉

07/31/2026

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Thanks to our friends at Smoky Mountain News and generous sponsors!

Grab yours today at:
📍Everett Street Diner
📍NC Cooperative Extension - Swain County
📍Swain Soil and Water Conservation District
📍Ingles
📍Bryson City Post Office