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$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 28, 2026 Read
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Cover Crops Your Way Workshop

Published - September 30, 2026 Read
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Mastering the Digital Age: Free Workshops

Published - September 30, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

Amy Stevens & Cindy Sierra of McDowell Access to Care & Health
Navigating Your Health Care Choices This Fall

Published - September 30, 2026

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Cooler Weather Means It's Chili Time

Published - September 30, 2026

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Boost Your Health with These Fall Foods

Published - September 28, 2026

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Backyard Composting Basics October 2026

Published - September 28, 2026

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Preparing Pastures for Fall While Managing Input Costs

Published - September 17, 2026

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McDowell 4-Hers Compete in West Region Shooting Tournament

Published - August 27, 2026

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Healthy Aging: Food Preservation Program

Published - August 26, 2026

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Preserving Vegetables By Fermentation

Published - August 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Pass to Earn a Laptop! Tuesday | Oct 20 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Backyard Composting Basics October 2026 Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Oct 21 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
AI & Disinformation Tuesday | Oct 27 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA
Bull Test Wednesday | Oct 28 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM 318 Big Island Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28043
Grower-Buyer Meetup Register with Eventbrite Monday | Nov 02 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 1930 US 70 East, Marion, NC 28752
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News From NC State Extension

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Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening
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Planting the Future: NC Farm School Opens 2027 Registration

Published - October 13, 2026

From: NC Farm School
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October Newsletter for NC New Crops & Organics Program

Published - October 12, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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