Farmers May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance, Beef Leadership Institute, Backyard Composting, Gardening Outside the Lines, Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Workshops, 4-H Summer Camp, & MUCH MORE!!!
NC farmers whose tools or equipment were damaged by TS Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA aid is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment & items required for your job or self-employment. The deadline to apply is January 7. The Disaster Recovery Center is still open at the lower level of the Senior Center until Jan 7.
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.
Mark your calendars! The 2025 NC Cattlemen’s Conference is set to bring together cattle producers, industry experts, and agricultural professionals for an exciting event packed with learning and networking opportunities.
Applications Open for Perry & Dorris Beef Leadership Institute
The Perry & Dorris Beef Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for 2025. The Institute is designed to equip young people with the necessary tools needed to become an effective leader.
This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together by vegetable extension specialists & agents at NC State University. Learning opportunities for small & medium-size vegetable growers are included.
This webinar will teach effective methods for transforming your yard waste and kitchen scraps into compost in your own backyard. We will discuss how to set up a backyard composting pile for your home.
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.
NCCE-McDowell 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. January workshops will be hosted at the Senior Center.
Tired of the same old "lose weight" resolutions that fizzle out faster than a New Year’s Eve sparkler? This year, why not ditch the diet and embrace a resolution that’s good for your body, your wallet, and your community: buy local food in McDowell County!
Celebrate soup month with this simple Corn Chowder recipe that can be made in an electric skillet. It has only 5 ingredients, but you can add other veggies or your choice of protein. May this be the start of many family soup nights in the year 2025!
Although the temperatures are frigid, it is time to plan for summer 2025. We have our camp dates at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp. We will be attending July 6-11. Residential camp is for 4-Hers 8-14 years old.
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.
