Share the Warmth, McDowell Co Text Alerts, Small Farm Boot Camp, Extension Gardener Training Series, Composting, Safe Holiday Food Gifts, & much MORE!!
As the temperatures are starting to drop, it is once again time to start thinking about our friends and neighbors that struggle this time of year. McDowell 4-H along with McDowell Access to Care and Health is conducting our 3rd annual Share the Warmth drive. We are asking for donations of new or lightly used items of all sizes.
Items can be dropped off at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center at 60 East Court St Marion on the second floor.
McDowell County Cattlemen's Scholarship Fund Raffle
$500 for tires!
Contact a Cattleman or the Extension Office for Tickets
Sign Up for McDowell County Center Text Alerts
To assist in getting relevant information out in a timely manner to a larger audience, N.C. Cooperative Extension–McDowell Center is launching a text alert service. You can now sign up for text alerts. We promise not to spam you.
Join Forces to Increase Your Capacity:
Multi-Farm Collaboration
Join us to learn and have input on this alliance for 2023. The NC Farmers of the Foothills will be meeting on Monday, December 12, 6 p.m., at the McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion. Dinner will be served.
Are you interested in starting your own farming operation, or are you new to farming? Want to sharpen your knowledge and skills? If so, the Small Farm Boot Camp may be for you.
You may take one, two, or all modules, but you must register.
The Extension Gardener classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices based on research-based information. Anyone can attend these classes. The classes will be taught weekly on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. starting February 16.
MeatSuite-Helping Consumers Find Local Farms Products
If you are interested in buying or selling your meat locally sourced or in bulk, check out MeatSuite. No matter if you are a consumer looking to find the freshest meat source; or, a farmer looking for different avenues to reach consumers, MeatSuite is a win-win for all.
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training Winter 2022
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want to do something about it? Join us for volunteer training to learn about safety and best practices for conducting roadside cleanups.
What if I told you you could turn that “garbage” into fuel to power the growth of your plants? Composting is the answer, and this webinar will teach you how you can create compost at home.
Learn more about the benefits>>
Safe Holiday Food Gifts
Many of us are looking for new ideas for gifts this holiday season or we may give gifts of homemade foods. The Safe Plates Team has some specific advice on making and giving homemade food items so that you are not also giving your friends and family a food-borne illness as well.
Colder Weather? Time for Hot Chocolate!
As we move into December, and the upcoming winter months, one of my favorite drinks will always be hot chocolate. There are several brands on the market that you just add water and you have the yummy drink. But have you ever stopped and looked at the nutrition labels for these?
McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at State Tournament
After being delayed 6 weeks due to Hurricane Ian, McDowell 4-H competed in the NC 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament held November 12 at Millstone 4-H Camp and Dewitt’s Shooting Range in Ellerbe.
4-H Club Volunteers Needed!
The backbone of 4-H are our volunteers. Have you ever considered sharing your talents and interests with the next generation? We are looking to start new 4-H Clubs in McDowell but we need adult volunteers to make this happen.
Feisty 4-H Club Looking for New Members
Feisty 4-H Club is looking to expand and add new members this year. This club meets once a month on Monday evening. This club is open to youth 5-18. This is a general-purpose club with no set program area.
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