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The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.

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Seed Share at the Marion Library

The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of McDowell County along with many citizens who are passionate about seed saving and sharing …

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Small Farm Boot Camp 2023

Are you interested in starting your own farming operation, or are you new to farming? Want to sharpen your …

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Importance of Soil Sampling

Time has passed by rather quickly this year, it’s hard to believe it is already almost October. When temperatures …

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It's Apple Season!

It’s October, which means it’s finally fall, cooler weather and tons of apples! Since 1996, National Apple Month has …

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Sourwood Honey Tasting Contest

Who loves sourwood honey? On September 8, 7 p.m., at Keeper’s Cut Meadery, 175 West Henderson Street, the public …

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Saving Seeds in McDowell

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the library is BOOKS. I do love …

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

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Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden

Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …

Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators

Blueberries are a native North American fruit, and North Carolina is one of the largest …

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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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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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