Vegetable Gardening in a Raised Bed Demonstration
Want a productive garden without using a lot of space? Think raised beds. There are many advantages to raised …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Friends of Extension Breakfast
N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center would like to invite our friends to breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019, …
Catawba Falls Hike
Leave No Trace Outreach Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10 a.m. Catawba Falls, 3074 Catawba River Rd Join the Old Fort Community Forum for …
McDowell County Community Food & Health Hub
Efforts to build a facility that will house a commercial and teaching kitchen, a farmer wash and storage area, …
McDowell County From Farm to Table Event
Join us for the 3rd Annual McDowell County From Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Lake James Clean Up 2018
The NC Cooperative Extension’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be coordinating the annual Lake James Clean up Saturday May …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
New NCCE-McDowell County Center Employee
In February, NCCE-McDowell County Center hired Janet Bryan as our Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Educator. Janet will …
Colorful Holiday Root Vegetables
Aside from carrots, most root vegetables don’t get the nutritional respect they deserve. Carrots are one of the most …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Peek, McFadden, Baldwin Recognized for High Achievement
Heather Peek, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant (EFNEP), NC Cooperative Extension, Rhonda McFadden, Director of Family Network, …
McDowell From Farm to Table Community Potluck
Come join us at the McDowell County From Farm to Table Community Potluck on August 19 at 6:30 at …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
USDA Coordinating WIC and SNAP at Farmers Markets Networking Calls
USDA representatives coordinating WIC and SNAP at farmers markets across the nation are beginning to host networking calls on …
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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