Cattle Grazing on Lush Green Grass in a Pasture Behind a Temporary Fence.

Drought Management in Livestock Operations

Published - April 27, 2026 Read
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Estate Planning: Take Charge of Tomorrow

Published - March 31, 2026 Read
missing bridge after TS Helene

USDA Block Grant Disaster Assistance Program: Supporting Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Published - March 30, 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

Tech Time with Molly Tuesday | May 12 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
McDowell County Honeybees Thursday | May 14 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Backyard Composting Basics Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | May 19 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Junior Master Gardener Meeting Thursday | May 21 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Corpening Memorial YMCA, 348 Grace Corpening Dr, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Community Garden
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
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News From NC State Extension

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
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
A group of exhibitors in the covered arena at the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show
April 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County, NC
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Small group of men and women surrounding a table with a tray of bright yellow juhua flowers
Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Decorative - Logo for the Farm to Fridge program
Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening
A picture of the members of the winning Senior division team from Union county in front of the NC 4-H horse program picture backdrop.
2026 Horse Judging Champions Crowned

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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