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News From McDowell County Center

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Catawba River Clean Up at Greenlee Park

March 2, 2026

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Apps to Enhance Your Outdoor Experience

January 29, 2026

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McDowell County 4-H Scholarship

January 29, 2026

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Snack Time!

January 28, 2026

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Organizing Your Refrigerator With Food Safety in Mind

January 28, 2026

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Let's Crush the Schedule F!

January 26, 2026

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Upcoming NC Beef Conference Educational Opportunity

January 26, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

February 21, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

February 20, 2026

From: Blueberries
CLOVERBUD HORSEBOWL poster — March 14, 2026 10AM–11AM NCSU Riddick Hall; children at quiz buzzers
February 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

February 16, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

February 16, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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2026 Eligibility Card Instructions for Horse Shows

February 16, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Blueberry Pests to Keep an Eye for in Early Spring

February 15, 2026

From: Blueberries
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NCJHA Contest Results

February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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AYHC Youth Ambassador Applications Open

February 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

February 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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