News From McDowell County Center

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

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
sunset in Florida
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

Clean Up Crew of 8 volunteers wearing yellow vests holding trash bags and trash grabbers while standing in front of a white building
Volunteer Clean Up Success Spring 2026

Published - March 24, 2026

Lake James Clean Up 2026 volunteers standing in front of a dumpster full of trash including boards and tires. One of the volunteers in holding a dog and a child in standing on top of the dumpster.
Lake James Clean Up May 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
picture of cooking demonstration at Marion Tailgate Market with red table cloth with checkered red top table cloth. Bowls of foods on table with electric skillet and NC Cooperative Extension Local Food sign.
Information Sessions for Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) Program

Published - March 5, 2026

Silver oven cord thermometer, thermistor, thermocouple, and bimetal cooking thermometers.
Picking Out the Right Food Thermometer for Cooking

Published - March 5, 2026

customers at the annual plant sale
Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale

Published - March 4, 2026

Goats in a pasture
Small Farms Week Celebrates 40 Years

Published - March 4, 2026

Bread
March is National Flour Month

Published - March 4, 2026

Berea College, Berea, Ky
College Scholarship Opportunities

Published - March 4, 2026

Lady removing a tire from the waterway
Catawba River Clean Up at Greenlee Park

Published - March 2, 2026

Green stems with thorns and purple flower at the top.
Pasture Weed ID- Thistle

Published - March 2, 2026

Seniors gathered around looking at tablets.
FREE 5-Week Android Tablet Course + FREE Tablet

Published - February 18, 2026

clean up
Marion East Community Clean Up Spring 2026

Published - February 12, 2026

Bird at birdfeeder in winter
Apps to Enhance Your Outdoor Experience

Published - January 29, 2026

Adeline Thomas poses with a cow at a show.
McDowell County 4-H Scholarship

Published - January 29, 2026

fruit
Snack Time!

Published - January 28, 2026

picture of a refrigerator with specific foods in different areas
Organizing Your Refrigerator With Food Safety in Mind

Published - January 28, 2026

Farmer with pig
Let's Crush the Schedule F!

Published - January 26, 2026

NC Cattlemen's Association logo
Upcoming NC Beef Conference Educational Opportunity

Published - January 26, 2026

composting
Composting for Families Online

Published - January 16, 2026

lake clean up
Lake James Clean Up Dates Spring 2026

Published - January 13, 2026

Beehive
2026 McDowell Honey Bee School Registration Now Open

Published - January 9, 2026

An illustration of a child with long hair holding a 4-H banner above their head.
2026 4-H Online

Published - January 7, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
glass jar with lid open
2026 Jar for Me

Published - December 31, 2025

An individual teaching about high tunnel production
NC Tunnel Talk Webinar Series

Published - December 30, 2025

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