News From McDowell County Center

Girl on Tractor
Farmers First: Connect. Recover. Grow. Field Day

Published - August 27, 2025

lake clean up
Lake James Clean Up Fall 2025

Published - August 26, 2025

Display of decorative pumpkins
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Offers Invaluable Training

Published - August 26, 2025

Senior Planet licensing photo lady teaching a tech class
Techy Workshops for Seniors This September

Published - August 26, 2025

Master Gardeners of McDowell County at Tomato Field Day 2021
Volun-FUN-Tastic: Learn About the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Published - August 26, 2025

sandwich, fruit and granola in a lunch container
Packing a Safe Nutritious Lunch

Published - August 25, 2025

A hunting stand alongside trees and a field.
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Wilkes County Center
Groups of 4-H Young Guns Competitors pose together with sponsor signage.
McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at Regional 4-H Tournament

Published - August 25, 2025

WNC AgOptions
2026 WNC AgOptions Grant Opportunity

Published - August 18, 2025

Cow Drinking Water
Combating Heat Stress in Livestock

Published - July 30, 2025

4-Hers that attended camp in 2025
McDowell 4-Hers Attend Camp

Published - July 30, 2025

chicken salad
Healthy School Lunch

Published - July 30, 2025

AI Generated image of a female hiking in the alps
Discover the World of Artificial Intelligence

Published - July 30, 2025

compost
Backyard Composting at Tabernacle Community Garden

Published - July 29, 2025

mountain state fair logo
Deadlines Coming Up for 2025 Mountain State Fair Entries!

Published - July 25, 2025

picture of first aid kit with other disaster preparedness items
Be Storm Smart and Shelf Stable

Published - July 23, 2025

pollinator on plant
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - July 23, 2025

The 2025 FOOD TRUCK BOOT CAMP poster with a red food truck and sponsor logos
Food Truck Boot Camp Returns to Cherokee This November

Published - July 10, 2025

From: Jackson County Center
A mobile mill processing a log.
Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop

Published - July 9, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
an image of the parts of a heat action plan from CDC
Do You Have a Heat Action Plan?

Published - June 24, 2025

2025 McDowell Livestock Show Logo
The 79th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show Is Almost Here!

Published - June 24, 2025

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Celebrate a Healthy July 4th

Published - June 23, 2025

licensing_home computer
Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Workshops

Published - June 23, 2025

Mountain Research Station sign
Mountain Research Station Field Day 2025

Published - June 23, 2025

Filling jars with relish and home canning in water bath canner
July Hands on Canning Classes Are Here!

Published - June 23, 2025

Two men hold a check, signifying a donation to the county center.
McDowell Rotary Small Grants Donates to McDowell Cooperative Extension

Published - June 23, 2025

Adeline Thomas poses with a cow at a show.
McDowell 4-Her Receives College Scholarships

Published - June 23, 2025

tomatoes in a bushel basket
Mountain Horticultural Field Day

Published - June 23, 2025

compost bin
Composting for Families

Published - June 18, 2025

flier for contractor pro day
July 11th: NC Landscape Contractor Pro Day

Published - June 12, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
four pictures of jams, food truck, making bread and food stand
The Ins and Outs of Having a NC Food Business

Published - June 3, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
Cows in Pasture
The Importance of Livestock Supplementation

Published - May 29, 2025

cherry tomatoes
Not Too Late to Grow Your Own

Published - May 28, 2025

row of canned tomatoes
Which Canning Method Do I Need?

Published - May 28, 2025

Adult & youth hiking
2025 4-H Summer Discovery! Some Spaces Still Available

Published - May 27, 2025

compost
Backyard Composting Basics

Published - May 27, 2025

Fruit Salad
Fresh Summer Eats

Published - May 27, 2025

Tractor Spreading
McDowell Cover Crop Restoration Program Available Now

Published - May 24, 2025

Image of sheep grazing on grass, all information on poster is written below
2025 Small Ruminant Workshop

Published - May 6, 2025

From: Rutherford County Center
A lady at the computer
You're Invited: Digital Opportunities Stakeholder Meeting

Published - May 1, 2025

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