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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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McDowell Moves!

N.C. Cooperative Extension wants people to move. It's good for your physical and mental health. McDowell Moves 2021 is a walking/hiking event on October 16, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a trail,…

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Tractor Supply 4-H Clover Campaign

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over…

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WNC AgOptions Grant: Applications Set to Be Released Early October

Since 2004 supported by the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions has provided grant funding for farmers wanting to diversify or expand their production.The application will soon be…

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Spotlight on McDowell 4-H Clubs

With pandemic restrictions opening our clubs have started meeting face to face again. If anyone is interested in joining these clubs please reach out to the leaders.Busy Bees 4-H ClubMeets 4th…

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McDowell EFNEP Is an Award Winning Program

New EFNEP Educator Award Kudos to Janet Bryan who leads the McDowell Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program. Janet was awarded the New EFNEP Educator Award. This award is presented to EFNEP…

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McDowell County Meet Ian

Summer isn't always about fun in the sun. It can also be about having a fun, engaging, hands-on learning experience. North Carolina State Extension offers summer internships to students enrolled in a…

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Starting on May 12, 2021, eligible households can access the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) funds to offset the cost of Broadband Service to their home and could receive money for a device.…

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New Publication to Help Homeowners With Plant Diseases

Not only is this the time for plants growing with lush leaves and beautiful blooms popping, it is also a time for pests and diseases, unfortunately. The first tip to preventing disease and pest…

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Time to Dig in the Dirt

The sun is shining. Warm temperatures are back with us. The ground is ready for planting. Yes, the first of May means planting time for McDowell Countians. Time to put in your squash, tomatoes,…