2025 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook Now Online
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group has just released the 26th edition of the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook. This handbook comprises up-to-the-minute information developed from research and Extension projects conducted across the southeast. It contains the information that you need to manage your vegetable crops, including which varieties to plant, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations cover crop selection and much more.
Livestock producers in McDowell face unique challenges due to the region’s variable terrain, changing seasonal forage quality, and occasional nutrient deficiencies. Proper supplementation is a key management practice that supports animal health & more.
It’s absolutely not too late to plant your own food. The soil is warm and ready, creating prime conditions for seeds and transplants. There’s nothing more rewarding than nurturing a plant from seed to harvest!
Backyard Composting Basics
Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 10am for a Basics of Composting Webinar. This webinar will teach effective methods for transforming your yard waste and kitchen scraps into compost in your own backyard.
NCCE-McDowell Center is thrilled to partner with Senior Planet to bring technology education to older adults. This exciting collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and empower seniors to thrive in the digital age.
NC State Extension is pleased to announce the NC Work From Anywhere program, aimed at equipping individuals in rural communities with the skills necessary for remote employment. This initiative offers training to help participants secure remote jobs.
With the summer months here, there is more and more fresh produce available. Many are looking for ways to preserve it to have to eat later in the year. Fresh foods are perishable because they contain a high percentage of water. Here is some information about preserving fresh foods.
Summer is upon us, and so is fresh fruit and vegetables! Since half of our plates for each meal should be fruits and veggies, this is a great time to make sure they are! Fruit salad is a fun and easy way to enjoy all those summer fruits.
We are gearing up for one of the biggest and busiest 4-H summers that McDowell has had. Although registration has started and several workshops are filled, we still have some space for you to join us!
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.
