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, Marion, aims to explore the numerous methods and benefits of extending the growing season. There will also be presentations about the USDA High Tunnel Initiative.
Organic & Small-Farm Presentations at Winter Vegetable Conference
The Winter Vegetable Conference held in Asheville every year is a long-running event. There is a new educational track focused on small/mid-sized and organic/regenerative/naturally grown farmers. It's a great learning opportunity.
The 72nd Annual NC Cattlemen’s Conference will be held February 23-24 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Come learn ways to make your operation profitable and ways to keep your cows healthy.
2024 NC Forage & Grassland Council Winter Conference
The NC Forage & Grassland Council Winter Conference will meet Thursday, February 22 at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. This is the day before the NC Cattlemen’s Conference.
Mark your calendars! Registration is open for the 2023-24 Winter Webinar Series! These webinars will include panel discussions by producers and specialists across the Southeast. It is FREE to attend this online webinar.
Join us for an online class about higher-volume home composting options to help families compost properly.
The online class will be at 10 a.m. on February 21.
Invasive 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 Spaulding Rd, Marion. An expert speaker will be on hand. It's FREE & open to the public.
Calling Community Champions Do you have a keen interest in youth development, beautification efforts, agriculture, nutrition, or community development? If so, we invite you to join the vibrant team at N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center as a dedicated volunteer!
How to Recognize American Heart Month
The first Friday in February is always Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease. So go red and start getting your heart in shape! Here’s a great recipe to start with.
Take 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 First Out, but every so often, I find there is a can or box that gets pushed to the back.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a pressure canner? There is still time to register for the hands on winter squash canning class. It will be held at the Foothills Food Hub in Marion February 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 where young minds cultivate not just plants, but a lifelong love for nature!
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help ease the pain, there are several scholarship opportunities. Don't delay, apply. Your parents will thank you.
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.
