NC Cooperative Extension - Madison County

05/26/2026

Our demonstration garden is popping with color and flavor! Grow what you eat, eat what you grow! What's in your garden?

05/22/2026

In Observance of Memorial Day, Madison County Extension will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/14/2026

Learn how to use herbs you grow to make everything taste better!

Experience how your choice of herbs can completely transform your meals.

05/12/2026

Have you ever considered starting an agritourism operation? Check out this free online workshop on Thursday, May 28th from 6 to 7:30pm!

05/12/2026

Interested in incorporating mushrooms into your agricultural production or homestead? The Madison County Twilight Farm tour will be highlighting The Forest Farmacy on Wednesday, May 27th from 5 to 7 pm. Learn about the business side of mushrooms and how it can fit into your operation.

05/07/2026

A very special THANK YOU to our sponsors!! Your support helps make this event possible and we are so grateful.

We are still seeking sponsors for the 2026 Madison Fall Frenzy Showdown. If you or your business would be interested in supporting this event, please contact me for more information!

The Madison Fall Frenzy Showdown would like to give a huge shout out to our sponsors so far for their generosity and support! We truly appreciate your investment in this event and in our local youth and agriculture community.

THANK YOU to:
• NC Farm Bureau - Madison County
• CVO Enterprises, Inc.
• Clifton D. Hamlin Grading, LLC
• EBH Homes, LLC
• The Hardware @ Mars Hill
• Appalachian Tire and Wheel
• Metco Tire & Auto Service

Your support helps make this event possible and we are so grateful.

We are still currently looking for sponsors for the 2026 Madison Fall Frenzy Showdown. If you or your business would be interested in sponsoring, please reach out to us for more information!

05/05/2026

📣💲DISCOUNTED PRICES - We’ve got a few extra plants available and ready to go today! 💲📣

Available:
• Asparagus — 25 for $5
• Blueberry — 2 for $15 (only one variety left, must have another variety to cross pollinate)
• Red Raspberry — 10 for $15
• Strawberry — 25 for $10 or 100 for $25
• Elderberry — 2 for $15
• Apple trees — $20 each

💵 Payment: Cash or check only

☎️ Call: 828.649.2411 or message us on here

📍 Location: Pick-up at Madison County Extension Office

🕓 Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm

05/01/2026

USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers, Extends Program Application Deadline to August 12

(Higginsville, MO, April 24, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Missouri announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster assistance support for producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible pro...

05/01/2026

This Saturday!

05/01/2026

Sign up for the Dahlia Pageant at the Mars Hill Farmers Market! Can't wait to see the results!