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Shooting Sports Tournament

McDowell Young Guns Shooting Sports Team Wins Big!

On October 9th, eight McDowell 4-Hers traveled to Ellerbe, and participated in the 2021 North Carolina 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament. Over 350 youth from all across North Carolina competed in…

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Extension Master Gardener Program of McDowell County Training 2021

Please consider joining a fun, educational volunteer organization that serves the citizens of McDowell County. The training program, one of the steps to becoming a certified Master Gardener℠…

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Herbicide Resistance

We currently have 19 weed biotypes that are resistant to herbicides in North Carolina.Herbicide resistance can be defined as the ability of a plant to survive after an application of a herbicide that…

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Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes

When: Sep 29, 2021, 1–5 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center Conference Room, 2nd floor, County Administration Building, 60 East Court Street, Marion To register call the…

Master Gardeners of McDowell County at Tomato Field Day 2021

Extension Master Gardener Program of McDowell County Information Session

The Extension Master Gardener program can be a fun, rewarding experience. The first step in becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV) in McDowell County is attending an information…

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Advanced Honeybee Course

Join us for an advanced honeybee course!When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Saturdays, September 11, 18, & 25, 2021.Where: McDowell Technical Community College - William Harold Smith Building room 113 Course…

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75th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show

When: August 13th & 14th, 2021Where: McDowell Agricultural Center, Marion NCAny North Carolina youth that have not surpassed their 18th birthday as of January 1, 2021 are eligible to show.Entry…

Foothills Food Hub CSA/fresh vegetables

NC Farmers of the Foothills: A New Initiative for Producers & Consumers

Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to see more of your fresh, local produce being enjoyed in the region where it was grown?The NC Farmers of the Foothills is a newly formed producer group…

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Help Feed Hungry People in McDowell

In conjunction with N.C. A&T; State University's Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the state will be hosting a food drive through February. Food insecurity was…

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Summer Internship Available in McDowell

North Carolina Cooperative Extension - McDowell County Center will have a summer internship available. The intern will provide support in the Local Food Systems Program area. The primary focus will…