News From McDowell County Center

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Composting for Families Online Class

Published - September 28, 2022

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Got Hay?

Published - September 28, 2022

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Importance of Soil Sampling

Published - September 28, 2022

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McDowell County Nickels for Know-How Referendum

Published - September 28, 2022

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It's Apple Season!

Published - September 27, 2022

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Preparing for Disasters and Storms

Published - September 27, 2022

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2022 4-H Decorated Pumpkin Contest

Published - September 21, 2022

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McDowell Moves in 2022!

Published - September 21, 2022

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Container Gardening Workshop

Published - September 15, 2022

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WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle Is Open

Published - September 7, 2022

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Introducing Our New Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent

Published - September 1, 2022

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Sourwood Honey Tasting Contest

Published - August 31, 2022

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Saving Seeds in McDowell

Published - August 31, 2022

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McDowell 4-H Young Guns Excel at Regional Tournament

Published - August 30, 2022

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September Is Whole Grain Month

Published - August 30, 2022

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Lake James Clean Up Fall 2022-Cancelled

Published - August 30, 2022

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Fermentation Program at the Senior Center

Published - August 22, 2022

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McDowell 4-H Life Skills Camp Is a Success!

Published - July 29, 2022

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McDowell 4-Hers Attend Camp

Published - July 28, 2022

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McDowell Youth Foundation Cooler Raffle

Published - July 28, 2022

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Pesticide Credits and Recertification

Published - July 27, 2022

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Backyard Composting Online Class

Published - July 27, 2022

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Healthy Snacks for Back to School

Published - July 27, 2022

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It's Almost Fair Time!

Published - July 26, 2022

It's Fair Time! The NC Mountain State Fair — ferris wheel and tent; Sept 9–18, 2022
Mountain State Fair: Pony Express Dates

Published - July 26, 2022

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Backyard Composting Basics With Matt Burneisen

Published - July 8, 2022

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McDowell 4-Her Wins Big at West District 4-H Activity Day

Published - June 30, 2022

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Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program

Published - June 29, 2022

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Summer Thrive With McDowell 4-H

Published - June 29, 2022

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The Science of Food Preservation

Published - June 29, 2022

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Stay Safe This Picnic Season

Published - June 29, 2022

Youth showing livestock.
76th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show

Published - June 28, 2022

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Catawba River Clean Up at Greenlee Park

Published - June 28, 2022

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4-H Life Skills Camp "Surviving in the Real World"

Published - June 24, 2022

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What Can You Do About Kudzu?

Published - June 16, 2022

From: Swain County Center
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McDowell Youth Foundation Horse Fun Show June 25th

Published - June 6, 2022

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Juneteenth Freedom Festival in McDowell County

Published - May 26, 2022

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Why Are My Beautiful Veggies Rotting?

Published - May 26, 2022

Hay Field
Agriculture Advisory Board Members Needed

Published - May 26, 2022

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Summer Grilling Has Begun

Published - May 26, 2022

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