NC Extension Gardener Handbook--On Sale for the Holidays
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Agriculture & Food
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2019 Rules and Regulations Manual and Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and …
NC State Helps Homegrown Christmas Tree Farm
December 6 | Tim Peeler | NC State University Tucked on a cleared hillside deep in Cherokee County, a row …
Eligibility for NC Agriculture Disaster Assistance
Andrea Ashby | NCDA & CS | 12/5/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Farmers with damage and agricultural losses from Hurricane Florence …
The Buzz on Beekeeping 2019
Free Four Day Beginning Beekeeping Course 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 9, and 16, 2019 Field Day – Saturday, April 27, …
Farm Disaster Assistance Program Open for Applications–Due Dec 20
McDowell County farmers affected by Hurricane Florence and/or Michael are able to sign up for the Hurricane Florence/Michael Agricultural …
2018 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2018 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The 101 individuals listed in this publication …
Southern Farm Show
N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center will be traveling to Raleigh to check out the latest in agriculture equipment technology. The …
NC Farm School : Keeping It in the Family
NC Farm School is a key resource for those who are seeking to keep land in farm production. For …
Foothills Food Hub Farmer Stakeholder Meeting
Fortifying the local food pipeline…Efforts to build a facility that will house a farmer wash and storage area, a …
McDowell Livestock Judging Team Compete at NC State Fair Contest
The McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed at the NC State Fair Contest Saturday, October 27, 2018. The …
Tabernacle Community Garden Fall Clean Up
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. East Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church Baldwin Ave. & Clark St. Volunteers needed to …
New 4-H Beekeeping Club
Here we GROW again! McDowell 4-H will be starting a new 4-H Beekeepers Club this fall. We are looking for …
Free Pesticide Collection Day 2018
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
NC Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum
On October 4, there will be a Referendum to continue the North Carolina Cattle Industry Assessment. With passage of …
Hard Work and Dedication Pays Off!
Hard work and dedication has certainly paid off for the McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging team. Since June, the …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
2018 Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days
Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. July 18 & 25, 2018 August 8 & 15, 2018 Located at the intersection …
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