The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Mountain Horticultural Field Day, Discover the World of AI, Deadlines for the Mountain State Fair Entries, Be Storm Smart & Shelf Stable, 4-Hers at Camp, & SO MUCH MORE!!!
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. You don’t need to be an expert in insect identification! Anyone can participate!
Come out to the 79th Annual Junior Livestock Show Happening Today,
McDowell Ag Center, 188 Ag Services Drive, Marion!
Mountain Horticultural Field Day
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.
Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop
This one-day workshop at the Asheville Botanical Gardens will cover best practices for processing storm-damaged timber into useful wood products. Experts will present key topics, including post-storm timber recovery, wood extraction methods, sawmilling, drying, storage, and safety.
Withtemps soaring across McDowell this summer, heat waves can be dangerous for both people & animals especially livestock. If you’re new to farming, knowing how to recognize & reduce heat stress in animals is critical to keeping your operation healthy & productive.
Backyard Composting at Tabernacle Community Garden
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%.
Have you heard about Artificial Intelligence and wondered what it actually is? Or maybe you’re curious but unsure where to start. You’re not alone, and you’re not too late to learn! This August, we’re opening the door to the fascinating world of AI with a special series of digital skills workshops.
NC State Extension Announces NC Work From Anywhere Program
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.
Summer growing season is in full swing! The deadlines for entering your garden bounty in the agricultural exhibit, your preserved foods, or other craft items at this year’s NC Mountain State Fair will be here before you know it.
As summer winds down, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming school year. Take a look at your kids lunches & make this year the time for healthier options if they enjoy a packed lunch from home. Try this Fruit & Chicken Salad.
Being prepared for a strong storm & power outages are a reality for us now. Summer storms often lead to power outages & you want to be prepared. Here is information on preparing to be food safe during and after a power outage.
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. Follow these tips for staying safe.
Thirteen McDowell 4-Hers attended traditional camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville in July. They joined over 150 youth to spend a week hiking, swimming, canoeing, climbing and many more activities.
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.
