The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a wonderful opportunity to get outside, observe nature, & help contribute to valuable scientific research too! This research plays an important role in protecting our food supply!
On August 23 & 24, NC will be joining a multi-state effort to encourage residents to help protect the region’s vital pollinator population by helping to identify and count the pollinators present near where you live.
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems is a project launched in 2019 to focus on expanded opportunities & capacity for food and farm businesses across western NC. We will be offering several classes through this initiative.
2024 Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting in Wilkes County
Join us for a workshop for Strawberry Growers in the West! Whether you are a new farmer or an established producer, this workshop will offer an overview of current strawberry production & marketing strategies.
Join us on Thursday, August 15, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center for the Annual Mountain Horticultural Field Day. We will be hosting tours of Tomatoes, Apples, & Specialty/Alternative Research Crops.
Many people who have planted corn this year have been hit by the drought hard. So, now that precipitation is back, the question becomes, “Is it too late to save my corn crop?” or perhaps, “How has my corn crop been impacted?”
Gain essential knowledge on a variety of forestry and wildlife topics that you can apply to your forest. Choose from a wide selection of topics including forest farming, basic forestry terms, wildlife, forest succession, and private land recreation.
Join us at the Tabernacle Community Garden for our garden harvest days. We grow healthy food to support local food pantries & for our volunteers. Garden harvest days are low commitment, easy to jump in, & no time requirements.
Even though summer heat is in full swing, it’s time to start planning your fall garden. It's not too late to start putting in a second sowing of certain crops, & planting seeds for others to get a yield of delicious & nutritious autumn vegetables.
Be Adventurous, but Stay Safe With Your Smartphone
For those who love adventure and find themselves exploring solo, smartphones offer valuable safety features. Most phones have Safety & Emergency settings. There are also apps with additional Safety features.
Use the Pony Express this Year for the NC Mountain State Fair Now is the time to enter exhibits in the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. The Pony Express provides transportation of Entries to and from McDowell County to the NC Mountain State Fair for judging and display.
Healthy Snacks for Back to School! As the back-to-school season approaches, parents & students alike are gearing up for the new academic year. One crucial aspect of preparing for school is ensuring that kids have access to nutritious snacks that will fuel their brains & bodies throughout the day.
McDowell 4-H took 13 youth to Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville in July. Campers spent their week learning about nature, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, climbing & meeting kids from all over the state.
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.
