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$4 for 4-H Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 28, 2026 Read
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Lake James Clean Up Fall 2026

Published - August 26, 2025 Read
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Boost Your Health with These Fall Foods

Published - September 28, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

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Backyard Composting Basics October 2026

Published - September 28, 2026

Cattle Grazing on Lush Green Grass in a Pasture Behind a Temporary Fence.
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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Be Prepared: It's Storm Season

Published - August 26, 2026

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Chicken - It's What's For Dinner

Published - August 26, 2026

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Looking For Hay? Try NC Hay Finder

Published - August 25, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Lake James Clean Up Saturday | Oct 03 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Address: 6514 Lake James Rd, Marion, NC 28752
WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM Radio Program Tuesday | Oct 06 | 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Tune in to WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM
McDowell County Honeybees Thursday | Oct 08 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Tech Time with Molly Tuesday | Oct 13 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Intro to Photo Editing Wednesday | Oct 14 | 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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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
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC

Published - September 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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