Health Coverage Enrollment Event
There will be health coverage enrollment assistance available for FREE on Monday, November 25, 3 to 6 p.m. in …
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.
Pumpkin Seeds and Your Health
It’s pumpkin time! Now is a great time to find out the health benefits from pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin Seeds Pack …
2019 Agriculture Awareness Field Day
On October 8 and 9 the N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center and McDowell Agricultural Youth Foundation hosted their …
McDowell County Local Food Breakfast & Farm Tour
Join us for breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients and learn about McDowell County agriculture. Breakfast and tour will …
Sue Glovier Teaching Kitchen Celebration & Fundraiser Kick-Off
The future Foothills Food Hub is a vision designed to improve the health outcomes of McDowell County residents. Part …
Overnight Oatmeal for a Quick Breakfast
School is back in session and we’ve all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the …
Best Tasting Sourwood Honey in McDowell County Contest
The McDowell County Beekeepers Chapter will be hosting The Best Tasting Sourwood Honey in McDowell County Contest from 1-5 …
McDowell County From Farm to Table Event
Join us for the 4th Annual McDowell County From Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at …
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 …
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 N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be coordinating the annual Lake James Clean Up on Saturday …
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 …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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