Pesticide Collection Day, Emergency Preparedness on the Farm, Health Coverage Matters, Stay Safe and Smart Online, Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving, McDowell 4-H Food Drive, & SO MUCH MORE!!!
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of McDowell County, in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a NON-Regulatory and Cost-Free program, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in McDowell County. Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this amnesty collection event, including banned and outdated pesticides.
Running a successful farm takes more than hard work—it takes good records. From tracking expenses and yields to monitoring equipment and livestock, strong recordkeeping can make all the difference between guessing and knowing.
Emergency Preparedness on the Farm
Farming comes with its share of unpredictability, from weather extremes & power outages to equipment failures & wildfires. While farmers are known for their ability to adapt & overcome challenges, having an emergency plan in place can make all the difference when the unexpected strikes. Learn more>>
WNC Farm Resilience Cohort
Are you a farmer in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene? Join the WNC Farm Resilience Cohort—a new program designed to help farmers recover from disaster and plan for the future.
As enrollment season opens for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace & Medicare, it’s an important time to remind our local farmers, growers, & self-employed producers that affordable, quality healthcare coverage is within reach.
The Agricultural Advisory Board is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board. The next meeting will be held on Thursday November 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., 60 E. Court St. N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 2nd floor.
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Program of McDowell County is looking for new volunteers who are ready to dig in—literally and figuratively. This volunteer program is your chance to learn more about gardening while helping others in our community grow their own knowledge.
FREE classes! Technology changes fast—and sometimes it feels like the rules change just as quickly! Whether you’re checking email, shopping online, or keeping up with grandkids on Facebook, protecting yourself and your information is more important than ever. Learn more>>
Last Chance to Register for Food Business Program
Have you ever thought of making a new food product or maybe expanding on a food business you already have? Getting from the initial ideas or dreams to reality is a process and there are organizations and programs that are out there that can help.
It’s amazing that November is already here. Now is the time to think of the star of the Thanksgiving feast, the turkey! While most people get excited about eating the meal, you must first start with storing and preparing the turkey safely. Check out these tips and tricks.
Having a smooth tasty Thanksgiving can take some planning. So here are some tips and alternate cooking methods for making sure the turkey is cooked safely and doesn’t hold up that wonderful Thanksgiving meal.
With the Holiday season upon us, we are looking to hold a food drive for our local Foothills Food Hub. We are collecting unexpired canned goods, rice, pasta, dry beans and any other sorts of food you may want to share with people in our community.
We are excited once again to partner with McDowell Access to Care and Health to offer our Share the Warmth Coat Drive. As the temperature drops, the need rises and there are many in our community that could use some resources.
Calling all Teen 4-Hers!!! We are starting a 4-H Teen Club in McDowell. This group will meet monthly at the 4-H Office in Marion. We will focus on community service, leadership and adventure. This group will also help create and coordinate county programs.
McDowell 4-H Young Guns Compete at State Tournament
On October 4, eight McDowell 4-Hers joined over 400 4-Hers from all over NC at the annual 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament in Ellerbe. 4-Hers qualified for this tournament at 3 regionals held across the state in August.
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.
