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4-H Livestock Club Meeting

Join us at 6 p.m. on May 4, 2023, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of McDowell County office located at …

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Small Farms Week Annual Food Drive

Our office is collecting non-perishable food items, but not just any non-perishable foods. The Foothills Food Hub through different …

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Marion East Clean Up Day

The N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s “Keep McDowell Beautiful” program will be partnering with the Marion East Community Forum …

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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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4-H Livestock Club Leader Needed

McDowell 4-H is currently looking for club leaders for our 4-H Livestock Club. Leaders are integral to helping us …

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2023 4-H Enrollment

Hi All, It is once again time to re enroll in McDowell County 4-H. Please visit 4-H Online to update …

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Home Composting for Families

Families can go through a lot of fruit and vegetable scraps during a single meal. Join us for an …

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4-H Club Volunteers Needed!

The backbone of 4-H are our volunteers. Have you ever considered sharing your talents and interests with the next …

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