4-H Project Books
As 2023 comes to a close it is time to reflect back on your project year. 4-H Project Record Books are a great way to make a record of all you have learned. Great prizes are a … Continue Reading
View ArticleSilvopature Webinar Series Begins Jan. 30
Raising livestock in pastures is a common farming practice. The forestland that surrounds those pastures is regularly left unused, save for forestry. Combining the two endeavo … Continue Reading
View Article2024 4-H Enrollment
Hi All,It is once again time to re enroll in McDowell County 4-H. Please visit 4-H Online to update your profile for 2024. If this is your first time please create a new accou … Continue Reading
View Article2024 NC Forage & Grassland Council Winter Conference
The NC Forage & Grassland Council Winter Conference will meet Thursday February 22, 2024 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. This is the day before the NC Cattlemen … Continue Reading
View Article2024 NC Cattlemen’s Conference
The 72nd Annual NC Cattlemen’s Conference will be held February 23-24, 2024 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. This years theme is “The Right Way Is The Only … Continue Reading
View ArticleHow to Recognize American Heart Month
February has been recognized as American Heart Month since 1964. The first Friday in February is always Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease, especially in women. … Continue Reading
View ArticleInvasive 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 p.m., at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spauldin … Continue Reading
View ArticleMcDowell County 4-H College Scholarship
Attention graduating High School Seniors!!! McDowell County 4-H College Scholarship is now available to submit. This is a $500 scholarship to a college of your choice. Applica … Continue Reading
View ArticleBackyard Composting for Families
Families can go through a lot of fruit and vegetable scraps during a single meal. More than 25% of the typical homes waste is yard trimmings and food scraps. Imagine cutting d … Continue Reading
View ArticleGrowing Success: A Workshop on Season Extension
As the farming community continues to innovate and adapt, the upcoming Season Extension Workshop on February 26 at 6 p.m., County Services Building, 60 East Court Street, Mari … Continue Reading
View ArticleCollege Scholarship Opportunities for 2024
Master Gardener Volunteer Association ofMcDowell County ScholarshipWe all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help ease the … Continue Reading
View ArticleCultivating Green Thumbs and Young Minds
Are you passionate about gardening and eager hang with other kids with similar interests? Look no further than the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program a blooming community w … Continue Reading
View ArticleTake Time This Winter to Clean Out Cupboards and Freezers
Winter is when I take some time to dig deep into my pantry and cupboards and see what food has been forgotten in the back. Usually, I do a good job of following FIFO First In … Continue Reading
View ArticleHands on Winter Squash Canning Class
There is still time to register for the hands on winter squash canning class. It will be held at the Foothills Foodhub in Marion, NC on February 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Hav … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Kathy Norman Memorial Junior Horse Show
It is that time of year again! The Youth Foundation will be hosting the 2024 Kathy Norman Memorial Junior Horse Show this upcoming March 30th (rain date April 6th). It will be … Continue Reading
View ArticleGreat American Clean Up Kickoff Training
The Great American Clean Up runs from March 21st to June 22nd. Volunteers from all across the county organize under the Keep America Beautiful banner to remove litter from the … Continue Reading
View ArticleRowan County Forestry Field Day
Owning your forest is fun. Managing your forest is a blast. Knowing how to accomplish that goal can be a bit of a challenge, though. No problem. NC Extension is here to help b … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Beekeeping Club
Have you ever wanted to make your own honey? Have you ever wanted to have a beehive of your own? Now is the chance to learn firsthand what it takes to make honey. McDowell 4-H … Continue Reading
View ArticleMarion East Clean Up and Recycling Workshop
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be partnering with the Marion East Community Forum to host a community-wide … Continue Reading
View ArticleWNC Pullet Project
We are excited to offer an opportunity to youth in McDowell County to raise their own egg-laying chickens. Through a partnership with Henderson and Buncombe counties, the WNC … Continue Reading
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