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Jan
7
2020
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Board Meeting
Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 McDowell County Center
3 weeks away
Jan
7
2020
McDowell County Honeybees
McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Center
4 weeks away
Jan
9
2020
McDowell County Cattlemen's Meeting
1 month away
Jan
23
2020
Feb
4
2020
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Board Meeting
Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 McDowell County Center
2 months away
Feb
4
2020
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
2 months away
Feb
6
2020
McDowell County Honeybees
McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Center
2 months away
Feb
13
2020
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
2 months away
Feb
13
2020
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
2 months away
Feb
20
2020
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
2 months away
Feb
27
2020
Mar
3
2020
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Board Meeting
Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 Extension Conference Room 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 McDowell County Center
3 months away
Mar
3
2020
McDowell County Honeybees
McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA McDowell County Center
3 months away
Mar
12
2020
Apr
7
2020
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McDowell 4-H County Council
We are inviting any youth from McDowell 4-H that would be interested in joining our McDowell 4-H County Council. …
Pumpkin Seeds and Your Health
It’s pumpkin time! Now is a great time to find out the health benefits from pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin Seeds Pack …
Herd Health 101
Herd Health 101 Herd health on any operation, no matter the size, starts with prevention. Prevention includes biosecurity as well …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
North Carolina State University, including the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will be closed the week of December 23–27, …
Register for the Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop is designed to provide updated information on ornamental plants, production practices, and pest identification …
How Was Your Christmas Tree Grown?
North Carolina is the second-largest producer of Christmas trees in the US growing more than 4 million on 40,000 …
Caring for Your Poinsettia
Easy steps to make your Poinsettia remain beautiful longer. More information Poinsettias: A Big Business in North …
Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Remove 1/2 inch of the trunk and place in fresh, clean water (no additives needed). The history of Christmas trees …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
2019 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2019 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The individuals listed in this publication …
Apply Now: Extension Assistant Managing the Online, Non-credit Program
Position Announcement The Extension Assistant will direct non-credit, online content delivery to the public. The successful candidate will develop and …
December 2019 Newsletter
The December 2019 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the accomplishments of our 4-H’ers at the …
2020 Winter Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now!
With information on: Crevice gardens Alabama croton Kale—easy to grow and nutritious Wildlife-friendly landscapes Tree identification tools and a wealth of timely, region-specific information …
Ginseng: An Option for Underutilized Forest Land in the West
As most of our perennial plants have settled in for the ‘long winters nap,’ now is a perfect time …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
WNC Area Beef Conference and Mountain Research Station Bull Test Sale
Mark your calenders for December 6 and 7, 2019, for the annual WNC Area Beef Conference and the Bull …
First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
Voluntary Ag District Info Session: McDowell Winter 2019
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …