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Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed

Published - June 22, 2026 Read
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80th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show

Published - June 22, 2026 Read
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Getting Connected: Free Wi-Fi & Digital Device Resources

Published - May 29, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

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Keeping Summer Food Safe

Published - June 23, 2026

Filling jars with relish and home canning in water bath canner
Summer 2026 Hands On Canning Classes

Published - June 22, 2026

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Capture the Moment: Smartphone Photography Course

Published - June 22, 2026

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Backyard Composting Basics July 2026

Published - June 22, 2026

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Reach For A Peach

Published - June 22, 2026

Parker Gardner, Chad Ray, Paden Gardner, Flora Gardner, Vivian Gardner pose before awards ceremony
McDowell 4-Hers Attend West District 4-H Activity Day

Published - June 19, 2026

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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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News From NC State Extension

CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
Side-by-side maps labeled A and B show red heat zones, indicating data density. Map A has more concentrated spots, while Map B is elongated with a scale bar.
Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Center Update: Organic Matter Measurement and Management on Sand-Based Putting Greens

Published - June 17, 2026

From: TurfFiles
A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Phytophthora crown rot on pepper
Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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