McDowell Jr. Livestock Show, Field Days, Pollinator Census, Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Workshops, July Hands-On Canning Classes, Heat Action Plan, & SO MUCH MORE!!!
Mark your calendars! The 79th Annual McDowell Junior Livestock Show is set for August 1 & 2, and we’re excited to once again highlight the hard work and dedication of our local youth in agriculture. Held right here in McDowell County, this event brings together families, students, and community members to celebrate the importance of livestock, responsibility, and rural traditions.
Join us on July 17 for the Annual Mountain Research Station Field Day! Registration will begin at 1:30 pm. Pesticide credits will be available & dinner will be provided courtesy of Carolina Farm Credit and NC Farm Bureau!
Join us on August 14 for the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center's Annual Mountain Horticultural Field Day. There will be tours of Tomatoes, Apples, & Specialty/Alternative Research Crops. This is a great learning opportunity.
NC Landscape Contractor Pro Day
Join us as we offer a variety of classes to help fulfill your annual recertification requirements. We are excited to have STIHL at the event to demo equipment and talk about equipment maintenance and a variety of professionals from surrounding counties, and NC State University.
Help us capture a snapshot of pollinator activity in communities across NC, including the types of pollinators and which flowers they visit, and help build a southeast-wide data set with other states! Citizen Science at work.
Families can go through a lot of fruit and vegetable scraps during a single meal. More than 25% of the typical home’s waste is yard trimmings and food scraps. Imagine cutting down the amount of trash you take to the dump by 25%.
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.
Canning season is here and whether you are new to canning or just want to brush up on the latest information, Hands-On classes can be fun! They offer you a chance to learn more about canning or just get the latest information in a relaxed way while practicing the steps needed to be safe.
With the recent high temperatures across our region, we need to keep heat disorders in mind. Key things to keep in mind are to stay cool, stay hydrated and know the symptoms. Here are some tips for staying safe.
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means plenty of cookouts and picnics. If you’re looking for a healthy, patriotic snack, try a Flag Fruit or Veggies Tray. No matter where you buy your produce; please be sure to wash your fruit before serving.
McDowell Rotary Small Grants Donates to McDowell Cooperative Extension
In June, the Marion Rotary Club awarded McDowell 4-H and McDowell Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program funds to enhance participants learning experiences. Thank you Marion Rotary Club!
We are excited to announce that Adeline Thomas of McDowell 4-H has received the McDowell 4-H college scholarship for 2025. This is a $500 scholarship to help towards college expenses. Congratulations & good luck!
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.
