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Voluntary Ag District Info Session: Winter 2026

McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about the qualifications for this program and the benefits…

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Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

The Agricultural Advisory Board is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board. The next meeting will be held on Thursday November 13, 2025 5:30pm 60 E. Court St. N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference…

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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…

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Empowering Mountain Food Systems Offers Invaluable Training

This Fall, Empowering Mountain Food Systems with North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Small Business Center will be offering invaluable training opportunities. If you are a new farmer or…

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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…

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Voluntary Ag District Info Session: Fall 2024

McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about the qualifications for this program and the benefits…

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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…

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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…

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Invasive Plant Management in the Home Landscape

We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop on Invasive Plant Management in the Home Landscape, scheduled for March 21, 5 pm, at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion. The workshop…

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Free Forest Landowner Workshop

EcoForesters, a non-profit professional forestry organization, is holding a free Forest Landowner Workshop in partnership with North Carolina Cooperative Extension-Burke County Center and the…