Community Health Assessment Survey
Every 3 years, the Foothills Health District compiles comprehensive data (Community Health Assessment) that helps the local Health Department …
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Eat Local, McDowell!
I can see it. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Last year, at this time, grocery …
Time to Dig in the Dirt
The sun is shining. Warm temperatures are back with us. The ground is ready for planting. Yes, the first …
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Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship Opportunity
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
Get Outside and Explore!
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NC Tomato Club History and Transcribathon
Below is information about an upcoming virtual event, free and open to the public, hosted by the North Carolina …
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
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March Is Living Well Month
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and Consumer Science (FCS) …
Help Feed Hungry People in McDowell
In conjunction with N.C. A&T State University’s Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the …
Get Cooking With EFNEP!
Are you looking for easy, quick, healthy recipes for your family? How about nutritious snacks for the kids? Would …
It's Our Turn to Roll Up Our Sleeves
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
2021 Extension Gardener Training Series
The Extension Gardener classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices based on research-based …
McDowell 4-H Share the Warmth Was a Huge Success
Thank you to all that donated and help make McDowell 4-H’s Share the Warmth donation drive a huge success! …
A Wee Bit of Satisfaction in 2020
Just a wee bit of satisfaction when you use an ingredient for a dish that you grew from seed. …
2021 New Year's Resolutions
The top resolutions for each year are almost always the same, every New Year. People want to lose weight, …
Spend Time With Your Kids in the Kitchen
With the winter months here and the weather finally feeling like the holiday season, take some time with your …
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season
The Eat Smart, Move More Holiday Challenge is underway! Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE seven-week challenge provides …
Free Pesticide Collection Day 2020
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
Help McDowell 4-H "Share the Warmth"
As the temperatures start dropping and Old Man Winter starts nipping at our noses we would like to introduce …
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