Free 5-Week Android Tablet Course, Winter Prep & Year End Planning, New Year-New Discoveries, Less Kitchen Waste, NC 4-H College Scholarships, & SO MUCH MORE!!!
Are you ready to stop feeling frustrated by technology and start exploring the exciting world of digital connection? We’ve got fantastic news! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Get to Know Your Tablet-Android Essentials Course, designed specifically for beginners and those with little experience. Not only will you gain confidence and practical skills, but upon completion of the course, you’ll receive a FREE Android tablet to keep!
NC Tunnel Talk Webinar Series
Join us for a series of live, interactive sessions held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, staring January 13. This program is designed to provide both new and experienced commercial producers with in-depth education in high tunnel farming.
Let’s Crush the Schedule F!
No one likes taxes, but getting them done right is as important as any other part of the farm. Gain confidence with this guided walk through the Schedule F that will teach you what you need to report and how.
As colder weather arrives and the production year comes to a close, winter is an important time for producers to focus on preparation, evaluation, and planning. While field activities may slow, decisions made during this period can have a significant impact on your operation.
McDowell County Cattlemen's Association Meeting January 29 at 6:00 pm, McDowell County Senior Center
Voluntary Ag District Info Session
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about the qualifications for this program and the benefits of enrolling your land by attending our next online session.
Ready to make 2026 your most fun year yet? Whether you want to polish up those family photos, track down your long-lost ancestors, or find the best local hiking trails or fishing spots, North Carolina Cooperative Extension-McDowell Center and the McDowell County Library has you covered.
The New Year is knocking on the door! While others make New Year’s Resolutions for better health, more exercise, clean eating; why don’t you add less waste in the kitchen? By saving your veggie scraps, you can make your own stock and enjoy homemade soups all year long.
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions we want to start or get back to in the next year. We can have a long list which by February ends up, not completed or we are back to our regular habits. For 2026, try this idea for a new way to start a new habit or get back to an old habit you let slip.
Attention graduating seniors! The NC 4-H Scholarship booklet is now available. College is expensive and can cause stress when trying to figure out what scholarships are available to you. This is a great way to apply for many scholarships all at once. Learn more>>
McDowell 4-H Teen Club Meeting
Our newly formed McDowell 4-H Teen Club will hold their next meeting on Monday, January 12 at 6 p.m. At this meeting, we will discuss our upcoming schedule and elect officers. The club is designed for youth 13 and above.
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.
