Learn the history of agriculture in Macon County
This slide presentation will offer an overview of Macon County’s current agricultural landscape.
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The speaker series “Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture,” will host a program by Christy Bredenkamp, NCSU Extension Director, who will deliver a talk titled Agriculture in Macon County Through the Lens of Extension.
This slide presentation will offer an overview of Macon County’s current agricultural landscape — from beef cattle production and baling hay, to growing tomatoes and corn, as well as harvesting cut flowers, honey and Christmas trees.
Drawing from Extension work in Macon and in neighboring Swain and Jackson counties, the presentation will explore:
• How agriculture contributes to Macon County’s economy.
• Programs available to farmers, gardeners, and youth.
• Community partnerships that advance agriculture education and opportunities.
• Historical insights gathered from local farmers and rare collections from NC State’s Digital Library.
The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin. Admission is free and open to the public.
