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Getting Connected: Free Wi-Fi & Digital Device Resources

Published - May 29, 2026 Read
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McDowell 4-H Embryology

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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Livestock Forage Program Assistance Available for Producers Affected by Drought

Published - May 26, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

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Greens: Preserving for Year Long Eating

Published - May 28, 2026

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Composting and Waste Reduction Survey

Published - May 27, 2026

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Perfectly Roasted Vegetables

Published - May 26, 2026

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USDA Block Grant- Deadline Extended

Published - May 26, 2026

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McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey

Published - May 22, 2026

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Dairy and Egg Safety

Published - April 30, 2026

Adult & youth hiking
2026 4-H Summer Discovery

Published - April 29, 2026

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Backyard Composting Basics

Published - April 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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McDowell County Honeybees Thursday | Jun 11 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Navigating Your Food Business Series - Third Party Audit Wednesday | Jun 17 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Navigating Your Food Business Series - Third Party Audits Wednesday | Jun 17 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Junior Master Gardener Meeting Thursday | Jun 18 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Corpening Memorial YMCA, 348 Grace Corpening Dr, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Community Garden
WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM Radio Program Tuesday | Jul 07 | 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Tune in to WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM
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News From NC State Extension

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Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance

Published - June 8, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
Flooded field in Mills River, NC
Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
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