Two young people-one male, one female-sitting on a couch. One holding a computer with the other pointing someting out on the computer.

Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed

Published - June 22, 2026 Read
McDowell County Junior Livestock Show Logo. Has Rabbit, Chicken, Sheep, Goat, Cow and Pig inside it.

80th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show

Published - June 22, 2026 Read
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

News From McDowell County Center

Forest scene broken into 3 panes.
Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Portable Sawmill
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Grilled chicken on table with green salad, fruit salad and fruit pastry in background.
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

A man taking a photo with his smartphone
Capture the Moment: Smartphone Photography Course

Published - June 22, 2026

little girl holding up composting worm with other kids in the background exploring compost
Backyard Composting Basics July 2026

Published - June 22, 2026

Several ripe peaches
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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Upcoming Events

Junior Master Gardener Meeting Thursday | Jul 16 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Corpening Memorial YMCA, 348 Grace Corpening Dr, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Community Garden
Making Grape Jelly! Tuesday | Jul 21 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Glenwood Baptist Church, 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Navigating Your Food Safety Systems Tuesday | Jul 21 | 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Madison County Center, 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed Tuesday | Jul 21 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | McDowell County Center, 60 E Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed Tuesday | Jul 21 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | McDowell County Center, 60 E Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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News From NC State Extension

zoysiagrass lawn under heat and drought stress
Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
Three houseplants in white ceramic pots.
This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Table with Red header showing the Rate, Application Interval, and RKN Counts for three pesticides.
Center Update: Biology and Management of Turf Diseases in NC: Focusing on Root-Knot Nematode and the Turfgrass Microbiome

Published - June 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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
Garden path with dappled shade
Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
Fireflies in the forest by a river
How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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