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Plan for Your Farm’s Future: WNC Farm Succession School

Farm succession planning is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the future of your farm and the legacy of your hard work. The upcoming Western NC Farm Succession School at the…

Tractor in Flood Water

Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

NC farmers & ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by TS Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA aid is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies,…

TS Helene stream damage in North Cove, NC

2025 EQIP Hurricane Helene Assistance

USDA-NRCS 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering financial assistance through the 2025 EQIP Hurricane Helene Assistance…

Multigenerational Extension team

Shelton Leadership Forum Viewing Party

NCCE_McDowell Center is partnering with the Shelton Leadership Center at NC State to host a viewing party for the 2024 Shelton Leadership Forum. This year’s Forum theme is “Multigenerational Teams:…

WNC AgOptions

2025 WNC AgOptions Grant

Intent to apply deadline is October 11. Attending an Informational Session is highly recommended.The Western North Carolina (WNC) AgOptions Grant is an invaluable resource for farmers looking to…

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Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

The Agricultural Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Board. The purpose of the Board is to review and approve applications for qualified farmland and voluntary agricultural…

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The Hemlock and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Hemlocks are magnificent evergreen trees that play a crucial role in the ecosystems of North America. Hemlocks have graceful, feathery foliage and a towering presence. They provide habitat for…

Jocelyn Childres

McDowell County: Meet Summer Intern Jocelyn

We are excited to introduce our newest addition to the N.C. Cooperative Extension McDowell County team, our summer intern Jocelyn Childres. Bringing a fresh perspective and a passion for community…

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

Attention Hemlock Owners! The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA) on Thursday, May 16, 9…

green tomatoes on a vine

Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

The 2024 Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension specialists and researchers from 12 land-grant universities in the U.S. who…