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Supporting Haywood County Agriculture After Helene
Haywood County -- December 3, 2024: Haywood County Government News: Helene has severely impacted
the tourism and agriculture economies of Western North Carolina. Farmers have faced devastating losses, including:
Livestock, hay, and crops swept away by rivers
Significant soil erosion and landslides
Loss of winter hay, silage feed, and massive income
To support our farmers, the Smoky Mountain Event Center property, located at 758 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville, is a donation site for agricultural supplies. This site, coordinated by Cooperative Extension with support from Haywood County Government and NC State Extension, will remain open through March 31, 2025.
We are accepting and distributing:
Round and square hay bales
Livestock feed (all types)
Fencing supplies
Tools and essentials (shovels, boots, buckets, etc.)
Site Hours:
Now–Dec. 20, 2024:
Tuesdays/Thursdays | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(Closed Dec. 23–27 for the holidays)
Dec. 31, 2024–March 31, 2025:
Tuesdays/Thursdays | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
(Note: Closed Jan. 7, 2025, for staff development)
Contact for donations and pick-ups:
828-550-2258 OR 828-456-3575
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