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The 79th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show Is Almost Here!

Mark your calendars! The 79th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show is set for August 1st & 2nd, 2025, and we’re excited to once again highlight the hard work and dedication of our local youth in…

Get Ready for the 78th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show!

The much-anticipated 78th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show is just around the corner, promising a fun and educational experience for the whole community. This year's event will feature a diverse…

How to Keep Your Livestock Cool in the Summer Heat

As summer temperatures rise, it's crucial to ensure your livestock stays cool and comfortable to maintain their health and productivity. Here are some practical tips and tricks to help keep your…

Small Ruminant Producer Opportunities

Join us at 6 p.m. on October 5, 2023, at the McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd. Marion to learn more about the Small Ruminant Producers Club and to become a part of it. Please call the…

Upcoming Small Ruminant Producers Interest Meeting

There is an upcoming Small Ruminant Producers Interest meeting scheduled for August 24th, 2023 at 6 PM at the McDowell Senior Center (100 Spaulding Rd. Marion. NC 28752).This interest meeting will…

August 4-H Livestock Club Meeting

Join us at 6 p.m. on August 8, 2023, at the McDowell Agriculture Barn located at 188 Ag. Services Drive in Marion to learn more about our latest 4-H club opportunity.Youth ages 5-18, who are…

Are Minerals Really Worth It for Livestock?

It is that time of year when the winter is starting to come to an end, and everyone’s pastures and hay fields are starting to green up. It’s time to start putting minerals out to your livestock if…

76th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show

It's summer. It's HOT. It's time for the 76th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show. It's tradition. A tradition we hold dear to our hearts in the McDowell County agriculture community.The…