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News From McDowell County Center

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

Lady removing a tire from the waterway

Catawba River Clean Up at Greenlee Park

March 2, 2026

Green stems with thorns and purple flower at the top.

Pasture Weed ID- Thistle

March 2, 2026

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FREE 5-Week Android Tablet Course + FREE Tablet

February 18, 2026

clean up

Marion East Community Clean Up Spring 2026

February 12, 2026

Bird at birdfeeder in winter

Apps to Enhance Your Outdoor Experience

January 29, 2026

Adeline Thomas poses with a cow at a show.

McDowell County 4-H Scholarship

January 29, 2026

fruit

January 28, 2026

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Organizing Your Refrigerator With Food Safety in Mind

January 28, 2026

Farmer with pig

Let's Crush the Schedule F!

January 26, 2026

Upcoming NC Beef Conference Educational Opportunity

January 26, 2026

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Composting for Families Online

January 16, 2026

lake clean up

Lake James Clean Up Dates Spring 2026

January 13, 2026

Beehive

2026 McDowell Honey Bee School Registration Now Open

January 9, 2026

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

2026 4-H Online

January 7, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

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2026 Jar for Me

December 31, 2025

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NC Tunnel Talk Webinar Series

December 30, 2025

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New Year, New Discoveries: Level Up Your Hobbies

December 30, 2025

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Less Kitchen Waste in 2026

December 30, 2025

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North Carolina 4-H College Scholarships

December 29, 2025

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

McDowell 4-H Teen Club Meeting

December 29, 2025

Red calf with frost around it

Winter Preparation and Year-End Planning: Considerations for Producers

December 22, 2025

Voluntary Ag District Info Session: Winter 2026

December 19, 2025

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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

December 12, 2025

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Tips for Winter Produce Storage

November 25, 2025

bonsai tree at NC Arboretum

Are Gardeners Visiting for the Holidays?

November 25, 2025

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Backyard Composting Basics

November 24, 2025

pecans

December Snacks

November 24, 2025

cow frost

Keeping Livestock Warm and Healthy Through the Winter Months

November 24, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"

4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

Trees lean over a stream bed lined with leaves.

Winter Tree Identification Workshop

November 12, 2025

WNC Beef Conference & Bull Sale — Saturday, December 6th 2025, WNC Regional Livestock Center

2025 WNC Beef Conference and NC BCIP Bull Sale

November 4, 2025

Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

October 31, 2025

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Last Chance to Register for Food Business Program

October 30, 2025

Roasted turkey on plate with small pumpkins

Let’s Talk Cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey Safely

October 30, 2025

Cans of Soup

McDowell 4-H Food Drive

October 30, 2025

McDowell 4-H Share the Warmth

October 29, 2025

4-H Young guns pose with a sponsorship banner.

McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at State Tournament

October 29, 2025

Farm equipment in field

Strong Records Make Strong Farms

October 28, 2025

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