February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
Animal Agriculture
4-H Judging Team Brings Home the Win!
The McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Raleigh on January 26, 2019, to compete at the Judging …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
Livestock Judging Informational Meeting
On January 8, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., the McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team will have their annual informational …
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 …
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 …
November 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The November 2018 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results of the …
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 …
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 …
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