Recipes From the Pantry
It can be so stressful to create healthy snacks. Chips, cookies, and other snacks are prepackaged and are much …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
McDowell 4-H Volunteer Opportunity
In these trying times, we are trying to help all that are affected by all the recent events. The …
You Can Grow Your Own Food!
N.C. Cooperative Extension has the resources and know-how to increase your knowledge and skills in growing your own food. …
NC 4-H Daily Spark
Looking for fun exciting 4-H project experiments to do while you are at home? North Carolina 4-H is offering …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Many people are looking to meet their food needs with their own vegetable garden. For some, our parents did …
Great COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …
Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
Open to youth in North Carolina that have market animals tagged for shows in March-June 2020. We will be …
March 2020 Newsletter
The March 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recent winners of the …
Recycling Organic Waste at Home: Composting
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
2020 NC 4-H Horse Show Update
Due to the coronavirus, all 2020 qualifying horse shows will be canceled. At this time, we are optimistic the …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Quarantime Lessons
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program is delivering “Quarantime Lessons” via live Zoom sessions on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Events Update
We know that our 4-H Horse Program participants may have questions about the status of upcoming events in light …
2020 Horse Judging Contest Update
Due to current university restrictions regarding public gatherings, the NC 4-H Horse Program 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horsebowl Champions Crowned
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Horsebowl contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. This event featured 34 …
2020 N.C. 4-H Hippology Contest Winners
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Hippology Contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. Twenty-four Senior Rookies and 61 …
Pantry Tips & Tricks: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. EFNEP is always thinking about nutrition, but this month is a good time to …
Eat Right Bite by Bite: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Topic this year is: “Eat Right Bite by Bite.” National Nutrition Month …
McDowell County 4-H Achievement Night
Please join us on March 31, 2020, at the Marion First Baptist Fellowship Hall as we celebrate the many …
February 2020 Newsletter
The February 2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming educational contests, eligibility card procedures, …
Western NC Spring Fling (CANCELED)
When: April 10–11, 2020 Where: NC Mountain State Fairgrounds What: Hog Show, Heifer Show, Steer Show – please use the forms …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
McDowell 4-H Featured Links
- 4-H Awards and Incentives Programs
- 4-H Clubs in McDowell County
- 4-H Forms and Insurance Information
- 4-H News
- Shooting Sports Information
Partnerships and Organizations
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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