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The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.

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It's Finally Strawberry Season!

Strawberry season is upon us! Strawberries contain lots of vitamin C which can help to support your immune system. …

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Relief Funds for Farmers

​ Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. RAFI-USA will be …

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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. …

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Vegetable Gardening 101

Many people are looking to meet their food needs with their own vegetable garden. For some, our parents did …

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Great COVID-19 Resources

NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …

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Organic Gardening for the Home Garden

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County will have their monthly program meeting on Organic Gardening for the …

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Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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