Filtering by tag: McDowell County ✕

Two seeds in an open palm

Seed Share at the Marion Library

The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of McDowell County along with many citizens who are passionate about seed saving and sharing have been working diligently on opening a seed library at the Marion…

plants in a container

Container Gardening Workshop

The Master Gardeners of McDowell County along with Settlemyre Nursery invite you to join a Container Gardening Workshop on Thursday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding…

an opened hand with 2 seeds

Saving Seeds in McDowell

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the library is BOOKS. I do love to read. But the library is a community resource. It has digital media, internet access, computer classes,…

Youth showing livestock.

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…

Six people holding blue ribbons and plaques before NC STATE Department of Animal Science banner

Livestock Judging Team Successful in March

Members of the McDowell County 4-H livestock judging team competed in three contests in March with great success. Addie Dillon, Allison Russell and Jordan Mitchem competed in the University of…

Girl holding a sheep by its halter in an indoor livestock show ring

McDowell County 4-H Lamb Project

Is your child interested in doing a 4-H livestock project?The McDowell County 4-H Lamb Project provide youth with an opportunity to care for and show a lamb at no cost. Participants will receive a…

Livestock Judging members with awards

4-H Livestock Judging Interest Meeting

When: February 2nd at 6:00pmWhere: McDowell County Extension Office Conference RoomWho: Youth ages 8 to 18RSVP by January 31stYou may be asking yourself...What is livestock judging? Why should I…

Black cow profile with wet fur and water droplets in a grassy field

Upcoming Bull Test Sales

One of the most important decisions made by a cow calf producer is herd sire selection. The North Carolina Beef Cattle Improvement Program (NC BCIP) bull test sales help make this decision easier.…

decorated pumpkins

4-H Decorated Pumpkin Contest Winners

On October 26th, over 50 youth turned in decorated pumpkins for our 2nd annual McDowell 4-H Decorated Pumpkin Contest. Pumpkins were provided to participants by Devine Family Farms. Pumpkins were…

Garfield 4-H Wants You

4-H Wants You

Do you have a couple of extra hours a month to volunteer? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with youth in McDowell County? Contact Chad at 652-8104 about starting a 4-H Club right here in…