Do you have an interest in learning about beekeeping, and how you and your family can do it? If so, this is the school for you, and the best part...it is FREE! The annual Bee School fills to capacity every year, so be sure and sign up early.
The Extension Gardeners 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 Branch. Grand Opening is March 4, 11 am to 1 pm. Just in time for planting season!
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.
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 NC Cattlemen’s Association Annual Conference is February 24-25 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Many NC State Specialists will be leading educational sessions. This is a great opportunity to network with Cattlemen from across NC, and make sure to not miss the great trade show.
Label Misconceptions Consumers Face
Have you noticed labels on food are different now than in the past? What do all of these different labels mean? If you feel this way you are not alone. Over the past few years companies have learned how to play on the emotions of consumers.
Help volunteers stay safe while removing litter from the roadside. If you are a leader of volunteers this training will help you organize your people, request free supplies from the State, County, or City, and report your clean up for the proper people to pick it up in a timely manner.
N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be partnering with Camp Grier, Old Fort Ride House, Kitsbow, and Hillman Brewing to remove trash in Old Fort. Volunteers will meet at the Old Fort Ride House on March 18 at 9 a.m.
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Cooking for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Since 1964, Americans have made heart disease the spotlight of every February. The first Friday in February is always Wear Red Day to raise awareness of how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease every year.
Women and Heart Disease
February is Heart Month and a good time for women to focus on their heart health. Women can suffer a heart attack and not know it. Often these “silent symptoms” are hard for women to recognize and share with health providers. They often will think that the symptoms are due to anxiety.
McDowell 4-H is currently looking for club leaders for our 4-H Livestock Club. Leaders are integral to helping us teach the youth of McDowell County. We have lots of kids interested in livestock but need a leader to help coordinate the club.
2023 4-H Enrollment
It is once again time to re enroll in McDowell County 4-H. Please visit 4-H Online to update your profile for 2023. If this is your first time, please create a new account. If you have questions with the process please contact Chad at 828-652-8104.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
