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The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.

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Let's Crush the Schedule F!

Let’s crush the Schedule F! will be presented on Tuesday, February 3, 6 to 8 p.m. with Laurel Clabaugh …

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Tips for Winter Produce Storage

Taking time from your busy week to plan your next shopping trip is important. Making a list, checking your …

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McDowell 4-H Food Drive

With the Holiday season upon us, we are looking to hold a food drive for our local McDowell Food …

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Strong Records Make Strong Farms

Free Webinar – Tuesday, November 4, 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Jennifer Badger, EMFS Agribusiness Agent Running a successful farm takes more …

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Health Coverage Matters

As enrollment season opens for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace and Medicare, it’s an important time to remind …

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Let's Talk Apples

Apple season is in full swing and continues into October! Since 1996, October has been known as National Apple …

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Welcome September! It’s time for cooler weather, bon fires, and National Chicken Month! This is celebrated every Saturday in …

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2026 WNC AgOptions Grant Opportunity

Intent to apply deadline is September 26. Attending an Informational Session is highly recommended. The Western North Carolina (WNC) AgOptions …

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