News From McDowell County Center

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Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

Published - June 27, 2024

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Get Ready for the 78th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show!

Published - June 27, 2024

Ooh Aah Point at the Grand Canyon
Using Google Earth for Vacation Planning & Virtual Escapes

Published - June 27, 2024

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How to Keep Your Livestock Cool in the Summer Heat

Published - June 27, 2024

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This July, "Reach for a Peach"

Published - June 25, 2024

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EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems

Published - June 24, 2024

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National Pest Alert for Yellow-Legged Hornet

Published - June 13, 2024

From: Burke County Center
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Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

Published - May 30, 2024

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The Hemlock and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Published - May 29, 2024

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Smartphone Accessibility Features: Hands-Free

Published - May 29, 2024

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McDowell County: Meet Summer Intern Jocelyn

Published - May 29, 2024

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Summer Planning for Sheep & Goat Producers

Published - May 29, 2024

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McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at State Tournament

Published - May 29, 2024

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Summer Means Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Published - May 28, 2024

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Summer Hands on Canning Classes

Published - May 28, 2024

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Tabernacle Community Garden Work Days

Published - May 20, 2024

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Managing Water Used at Harvest and Post Harvest in Produce Farms Workshops

Published - May 10, 2024

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

Published - May 2, 2024

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Food Safety Update for Western NC- May 16, 2024

Published - April 29, 2024

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Smartphone Accessibility Features: Display Size

Published - April 25, 2024

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Celebrating Our Volunteers

Published - April 25, 2024

Simon at HMTM
Embracing Local Food Initiatives

Published - April 25, 2024

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Mastering Mobile: The Basics of Using a Mobile Device

Published - April 24, 2024

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4-H Summer Discovery 2024

Published - April 24, 2024

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Get Cracking in May

Published - April 24, 2024

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Jammin' It Up With Local Strawberries

Published - April 23, 2024

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Strategies for Efficient Nutrient Management and Forage Selection

Published - April 23, 2024

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Backyard Composting Basics

Published - April 23, 2024

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Lake James Clean Up Spring 2024

Published - April 22, 2024

Baby Chicks
Backyard Poultry Webinar

Published - April 16, 2024

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Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour

Published - April 4, 2024

From: Avery County Center
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It's Time to Start Preparing to Preserve Our Bounty This Year

Published - March 28, 2024

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Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

Published - March 27, 2024

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McDowell 4-H Young Guns Win Big

Published - March 27, 2024

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Soil Sampling and Analysis

Published - March 27, 2024

Tomato Zucchini Bake
National Garden Month

Published - March 25, 2024

Happy Sheep
Mastering Small Ruminant Care: A Comprehensive Workshop

Published - March 25, 2024

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Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases

Published - March 18, 2024

From: Haywood County Center
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Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods

Published - March 18, 2024

From: Haywood County Center
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March Is Living Well Month

Published - February 28, 2024

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