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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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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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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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Backyard Composting Basics

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the typical home’s waste is yard trimmings and food scraps. Imagine cutting down the amount of…

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Backyard Composting Basics

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the typical home’s waste is yard trimmings and food scraps. Imagine cutting down the amount of…

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Calling Community Champions

Volunteer with our Advisory Leadership Council Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a keen interest in youth development, beautification efforts,…

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Celebrate NC Year of the Trail All Year

Have you made a New Year's resolution yet? I highly suggest you celebrate NC Year of the Trail. The North Carolina General Assembly dedicated 2023 as NC Year of the Trail to celebrate and draw…

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Importance of Soil Sampling

Time has passed by rather quickly this year, it's hard to believe it is already almost October. When temperatures finally start to cool down a bit, it makes it easier on our livestock. It’s time to…

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Get Started Composting

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the typical home’s waste is yard trimmings and food scraps. Imagine cutting down the amount of…

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Avoid Fees, Submit Soil Samples Now

Peak season soil testing fees are set to begin December 1 through March 31, 2022. Submitting soils samples to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services lab before…