News From McDowell County Center

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New Year, New Discoveries: Level Up Your Hobbies

Published - December 30, 2025

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Less Kitchen Waste in 2026

Published - December 30, 2025

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North Carolina 4-H College Scholarships

Published - December 29, 2025

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McDowell 4-H Teen Club Meeting

Published - December 29, 2025

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Winter Preparation and Year-End Planning: Considerations for Producers

Published - December 22, 2025

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Voluntary Ag District Info Session: Winter 2026

Published - December 19, 2025

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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
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Tips for Winter Produce Storage

Published - November 25, 2025

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Are Gardeners Visiting for the Holidays?

Published - November 25, 2025

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Backyard Composting Basics

Published - November 24, 2025

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December Snacks

Published - November 24, 2025

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Keeping Livestock Warm and Healthy Through the Winter Months

Published - November 24, 2025

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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Published - November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
WNC Beef Conference & Bull Sale — Saturday, December 6th 2025, WNC Regional Livestock Center
2025 WNC Beef Conference and NC BCIP Bull Sale

Published - November 4, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
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Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

Published - October 31, 2025

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Last Chance to Register for Food Business Program

Published - October 30, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
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Let’s Talk Cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey Safely

Published - October 30, 2025

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McDowell 4-H Food Drive

Published - October 30, 2025

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McDowell 4-H Share the Warmth

Published - October 29, 2025

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McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at State Tournament

Published - October 29, 2025

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Strong Records Make Strong Farms

Published - October 28, 2025

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Stay Safe and Smart Online

Published - October 28, 2025

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Health Coverage Matters

Published - October 28, 2025

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Free Pesticide Collection Day 2025

Published - October 28, 2025

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Stay Food Safe This Thanksgiving

Published - October 27, 2025

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McDowell 4-H Teen Club

Published - October 27, 2025

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WNC Farm Resilience Cohort

Published - October 23, 2025

From: Jackson County Center
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Emergency Preparedness on the Farm

Published - October 23, 2025

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Food Preservation Classes Coming Up!

Published - September 25, 2025

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Money Made Easy With Apps: Digital Skills Workshops

Published - September 25, 2025

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One Year Out:  Remember to Go Easy With Yourself

Published - September 25, 2025

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Love Gardening? Share It With McDowell

Published - September 24, 2025

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Let's Talk Apples

Published - September 24, 2025

4-H Club Leaders Needed

Published - September 24, 2025

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Backyard Composting Basics

Published - September 23, 2025

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Fall Cover Crop Restoration Program– Applications Open

Published - September 23, 2025

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McDowell Honey Bee Club Sourwood Honey Tasting Contest

Published - September 4, 2025

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Making Healthy Restaurant and Fast Food Choices

Published - August 28, 2025

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Published - August 27, 2025

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