Empowering Seniors: A Partnership for Digital Literacy, WNC Christmas Tree Farms, Feeding Livestock, Litter Cleanup Safety Training, A Winter Snack, 4-H Tech Titans Dive Into Coding, and MUCH MORE!!!
Empowering Seniors:
A Partnership for Digital Literacy
North Carolina Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center is thrilled to partner with Senior Planet to bring cutting-edge technology education to our senior population. This exciting collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and empower seniors to thrive in the digital age. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge! Getting to Know Your Smartphone will be offered on Dec 3.
Our WNC Christmas Tree Farms need our support more than ever this Christmas! Please see the attached list of confirmed farms that will be open this season. The list comes straight from County Extension Directors.
Feeding Livestock: Recovering From Hurricane Helene in WNC
Hurricane Helene brought devastation to many farms here in WNC, leaving pastures and hay fields flooded, damaged, or in some cases destroyed. Farmers face the challenge of ensuring livestock have enough feed and shelter for the late fall and winter. Strategic planning is crucial.
Considerations for Planting Into Agricultural Fields After Flood Events
Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western NC. This situation calls for a vigilant approach to soil and crop management that includes assessment on a field-by-field basis.
The USDA NRCS is offering financial assistance through the 2025 EQIP Hurricane Helene Assistance to support producers affected by Hurricane Helene in WNC. Applications are being accepted until January 10, 2025.
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County is hosting a garden symposium for county residents and other regional gardeners. An awesome slate of expert speakers will be on hand to educate us in April.
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.
Many of us are facing the holidays which may not look like holidays of past years. The holiday season can be a time of happiness and cheer. It can also be a time of stress for those who have suffered loss as a result of Hurricane Helene.
Pecans are in season in November and December in NC! While you can get them all year round, now is the time to use them in all the recipes! This yummy treat has anti-inflammatory properties and supports your immune system.
The 4-H Tech Titans are proving that technology and creativity go hand in hand. This newly formed group has met three times, diving into the world of coding. In true 4-H fashion, the 4-H Tech Titans are "learning by doing".
Montgomery County 4-H has graciously provided goodie bags for McDowell County 4-Hers. We have bags at our office for 4-Hers to pick up. If you would like a bag, please call our office to reserve a bag and pick up!
4-Hers have been very busy this past year. Now is the time to show what you have learned. 4-H Project Record Books is a compilation of a project you have worked on over the year. Complete a record book for the chance at some great prizes.
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.
