Cow in Pasture

McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey

Published - May 22, 2026 Read
Cattle Grazing on Lush Green Grass in a Pasture Behind a Temporary Fence.

Drought Management in Livestock Operations

Published - April 27, 2026 Read
sunset in Florida

Estate Planning: Take Charge of Tomorrow

Published - March 31, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

Eggs, Cup of Milk and Bread on a table
Dairy and Egg Safety

Published - April 30, 2026

Adult & youth hiking
2026 4-H Summer Discovery

Published - April 29, 2026

two 5th grade girls sitting in the grass smiling while playing in the compost samples
Backyard Composting Basics

Published - April 27, 2026

Ripe red strawberries to be used for a fruit salsa recipe
It's A Great Time for Strawberries!

Published - April 27, 2026

Rainbow after rain storm in NC.
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather

Published - April 23, 2026

Flyer for Chick Sale. Straight run laying breed. 4 for $10 10 for $20 Contact Chad Ray 652-8104
4-H Chick Sale and Poultry Project

Published - April 23, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
cows in a pasture
Celebrate Earth Day with a Powerful, Hope-Filled Film

Published - March 31, 2026

All News From McDowell County Center

Upcoming Events

Estate Planning: Take Charge of Tomorrow Wednesday | May 27 | 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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
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News From NC State Extension

bamboo leaves and stems
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
Wayne Buhler holding an object in his hand while teaching.
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
stack of rolled sod
2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
All News From NC State Extension