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Fall Cover Crop Restoration Program– Applications Open

McDowell County farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene will soon have a renewed opportunity to rejuvenate their lands through the McDowell Fall Cover Crop Restoration Program. Beginning September 26…

Farmers First: Connect. Recover. Grow. Field Day

A Field Day Designed for Farmers, By Farmers This fall, McDowell County farmers are invited to come together for Farmers First: Connect. Recover. Grow. — a one-day field day dedicated to helping…

Mountain Research Station Field Day 2025

Join us on July 17, 2025 for the Annual Mountain Research Station Field Day! Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pesticide credits will be available and dinner will be provided courtesy of Carolina…

Mountain Horticultural Field Day

Save the Date and join us on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the Annual Mountain Horticultural Field Day. We will be hosting tours of…

McDowell Cover Crop Restoration Program Available Now

McDowell County farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Helene now have an opportunity to revitalize their farmland through a special Cover Crop Restoration Program. This initiative is exclusive to…

You're Invited: Digital Opportunities Stakeholder Meeting

Local residents, community partners, and service providers are invited to participate in an upcoming Digital Opportunities Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m, Community Building,…

The Emergency Resilience Grant

was formed through generous support from donors and members. The intent of this grant is to offset financial disruption caused by the government funding freeze for farmers and ranchers through the…

NCDA Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program: Assistance for Farmers

Farmers in McDowell County who have experienced agricultural losses due to natural disasters in 2024 now have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the North Carolina Department…

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…

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,…