News From McDowell County Center

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Keeping Your Food and Budget Safe during Summer Storm Season

Published - July 29, 2026

Two young people-one male, one female-sitting on a couch. One holding a computer with the other pointing someting out on the computer.
Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed

Published - July 29, 2026

Kids listening to someone teach about agriculture. With black beef cow in corral panels.
McDowell Youth Livestock Camp

Published - July 28, 2026

A yellow-legged hornet
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
farmer holding baby goat
WNC AgOptions Grant Information Sessions

Published - July 28, 2026

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Voluntary Ag District Info Session: Summer 2026

Published - July 27, 2026

Mountain State Fair Logo with ferris wheel and mountains in background with tent and rooster on logo words September 11th through 20th also noted on bottom.
Enter the Mountain State Fair Food Contests

Published - July 26, 2026

Chicken salad sandwich, carrot sticks, pear
Get Ready for Back To School Lunch

Published - July 24, 2026

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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - July 23, 2026

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Portable Sawmill
Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Grilled chicken on table with green salad, fruit salad and fruit pastry in background.
Keeping Summer Food Safe

Published - June 23, 2026

Filling jars with relish and home canning in water bath canner
Summer 2026 Hands On Canning Classes

Published - June 22, 2026

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Capture the Moment: Smartphone Photography Course

Published - June 22, 2026

Two young people-one male, one female-sitting on a couch. One holding a computer with the other pointing someting out on the computer.
Teens Teaching Tech: Volunteers Needed

Published - June 22, 2026

little girl holding up composting worm with other kids in the background exploring compost
Backyard Composting Basics July 2026

Published - June 22, 2026

Several ripe peaches
Reach For A Peach

Published - June 22, 2026

McDowell County Junior Livestock Show Logo. Has Rabbit, Chicken, Sheep, Goat, Cow and Pig inside it.
80th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show

Published - June 22, 2026

Parker Gardner, Chad Ray, Paden Gardner, Flora Gardner, Vivian Gardner pose before awards ceremony
McDowell 4-Hers Attend West District 4-H Activity Day

Published - June 19, 2026

A woman and a child with a table holding computers. Another woman is looking at a computer screen.
Getting Connected: Free Wi-Fi & Digital Device Resources

Published - May 29, 2026

Greeens in a colander with garlic on the table
Greens: Preserving for Year Long Eating

Published - May 28, 2026

Man in blue hat squats down to show a child in a blue shirt the compost in a clear plastic plate. The child sits cross legged looking down at the worms, dirt, and egg shells. In the background are green worm composting bins and a raised bed for gardening.
Composting and Waste Reduction Survey

Published - May 27, 2026

Baby Chicken
McDowell 4-H Embryology

Published - May 26, 2026

Dry clay that has cracks in it from severe drought with some weeds growing on it.
Livestock Forage Program Assistance Available for Producers Affected by Drought

Published - May 26, 2026

Vegetables that can be roasted
Perfectly Roasted Vegetables

Published - May 26, 2026

Midday sun shining on a field that has standing water, from recent flooding event.
USDA Block Grant- Deadline Extended

Published - May 26, 2026

Cow in Pasture
McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey

Published - May 22, 2026

Eggs, Cup of Milk and Bread on a table
Dairy and Egg Safety

Published - April 30, 2026

Adult & youth hiking
2026 4-H Summer Discovery

Published - April 29, 2026

two 5th grade girls sitting in the grass smiling while playing in the compost samples
Backyard Composting Basics

Published - April 27, 2026

Ripe red strawberries to be used for a fruit salsa recipe
It's A Great Time for Strawberries!

Published - April 27, 2026

Cattle Grazing on Lush Green Grass in a Pasture Behind a Temporary Fence.
Drought Management in Livestock Operations

Published - April 27, 2026

Rainbow after rain storm in NC.
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather

Published - April 23, 2026

Flyer for Chick Sale. Straight run laying breed. 4 for $10 10 for $20 Contact Chad Ray 652-8104
4-H Chick Sale and Poultry Project

Published - April 23, 2026

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Estate Planning: Take Charge of Tomorrow

Published - March 31, 2026

cows in a pasture
Celebrate Earth Day with a Powerful, Hope-Filled Film

Published - March 31, 2026

A kid stands to give a presentation.
West District 4-H Activity Day

Published - March 31, 2026

missing bridge after TS Helene
USDA Block Grant Disaster Assistance Program: Supporting Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Published - March 30, 2026

Quiche
All About Brunch

Published - March 30, 2026

dial gauge canner and weighted canner on stove with jars and other canning equipment
It's Time to Check Your Canning Equipment

Published - March 27, 2026

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