A woman and a child with a table holding computers. Another woman is looking at a computer screen.

Getting Connected: Free Wi-Fi & Digital Device Resources

Published - May 29, 2026 Read
Baby Chicken

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

Vegetables that can be roasted
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

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Grandfather Mountain Monday | Jun 01 | 9:30 AM — 4:00 PM Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, 1104 Grandfather Mountain Entrance Rd, Linville, NC 28646, USA
WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM Radio Program Tuesday | Jun 02 | 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Tune in to WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM
2026 NC Beef System Field Day Saturday | Jun 06 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM 265 Test Farm Road Waynesville NC 28786
Tech Time with Molly Tuesday | Jun 09 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
McDowell County Honeybees Thursday | Jun 11 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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
A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
spring 2026 drought damage and slow green up
Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
raccoon
New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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