News From McDowell County Center

4-H Club Leaders Needed

Published - September 24, 2025

Man in blue hat squats down to show a child in a blue shirt the compost in a clear plastic plate. The child sits cross legged looking down at the worms, dirt, and egg shells. In the background are green worm composting bins and a raised bed for gardening.
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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Farmers First: Connect. Recover. Grow. Field Day

Published - August 27, 2025

lake clean up
Lake James Clean Up Fall 2026

Published - August 26, 2025

Display of decorative pumpkins
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Offers Invaluable Training

Published - August 26, 2025

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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

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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

North Carolina — Great Southeast Pollinator Census: Help us count pollinators in August!
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 12, 2025

From: Madison County Center
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

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Healthy School Lunch

Published - July 30, 2025

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Discover the World of Artificial Intelligence

Published - July 30, 2025

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Backyard Composting at Tabernacle Community Garden

Published - July 29, 2025

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Deadlines Coming Up for 2025 Mountain State Fair Entries!

Published - July 25, 2025

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Be Storm Smart and Shelf Stable

Published - July 23, 2025

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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
Great Southeast Pollinator Census flyer.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census Training

Published - July 3, 2025

From: Harnett County Center
NC Hay Finder Flyer
NC Hay Finder Tool

Published - June 30, 2025

From: Cabarrus 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

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Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Workshops

Published - June 23, 2025

Mountain Research Station sign
Mountain Research Station Field Day 2025

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

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Composting for Families

Published - June 18, 2025

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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

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