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Mastering the Digital Age: Free Workshops

Published - September 30, 2026

Amy Stevens & Cindy Sierra of McDowell Access to Care & Health

Navigating Your Health Care Choices This Fall

Published - September 30, 2026

Cooler Weather Means It's Chili Time

Published - September 30, 2026

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Boost Your Health with These Fall Foods

Published - September 28, 2026

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Backyard Composting Basics October 2026

Published - September 28, 2026

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Preparing Pastures for Fall While Managing Input Costs

Published - September 17, 2026

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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Oct 21

Backyard Composting Basics October 2026

Wednesday | Oct 21 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Oct 27

AI & Disinformation Tuesday | Oct 27 | 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

Oct 28

Bull Test Wednesday | Oct 28 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM 318 Big Island Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28043

Nov 02

Grower-Buyer Meetup

Monday | Nov 02 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 1930 US 70 East, Marion, NC 28752

Nov 03

WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM Radio Program Tuesday | Nov 03 | 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Tune in to WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM

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Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

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Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

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Planting the Future: NC Farm School Opens 2027 Registration

Published - October 13, 2026

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October Newsletter for NC New Crops & Organics Program

Published - October 12, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics

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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening

NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

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

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What Should You Plant Now to Prepare Your Pastures for Winter?

$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Cover Crops Your Way Workshop

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