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$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green |
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Every year, National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for, and this year’s theme, "Beyond Ready," is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world that’s always changing. In conjunction with National 4-H Week, October 4-10, we have started a campaign to turn North Carolina Green. With a donation of as little as $4, you can help provide camp scholarships, programming and support to 4-Hers in McDowell County and all across North Carolina.
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Cover Crops Your Way Workshop
Ready to transform your soil from the ground up? Join us for a two-part Cover Crops Your Way Workshop designed to give you practical, impactful strategies that work directly for your land and production goals.
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Preparing Pastures for Fall
The transition from warm-season summer growth to cool-season forage can be an important time for pasture management, but it can also be an expensive one. But, a well-planned fall pasture program does not necessarily require spending more money.
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Backyard Composting Basics
Imagine cutting down the amount of trash you take to the dump by 25%. Join us for this FREE webinar to learn effective methods for transforming your yard waste and kitchen scraps into compost in your own backyard.
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Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC
Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. We entered September with above-normal temperatures and very dry across most of the state. Typically, September is a month that our state’s temperatures change towards a more fall-weather pattern.
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Cover Crops
As another gardening season winds down, many home gardeners pull their last tomato plants, clean up their beds, and wait until spring to think about gardening again. But what if you could improve your garden all winter long without lifting another shovel? The answer is cover crops!
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Navigating Your Health Care Choices This Fall
Navigating Medicare and health insurance can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. McDowell Access to Care and Health (MATCH) is offering free, unbiased support to help McDowell County residents explore their coverage options and more.
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Mastering the Digital Age: Free Workshops
Technology evolves quickly, but staying confident with technology doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Join us for two practical workshops designed to give you clear guidance, everyday skills, and peace of mind in today's digital world.
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Boost Your Health with These Fall Foods
As fall rolls around, there are many delicious and hearty fruits and vegetables coming into season that pack a punch with their many health benefits. It’s important that we take advantage of these foods full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber as we transition into the winter season.
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Cooler Weather Means It's Chili Time
October is usually when the air seems to cool and leaves start to turn and nature just shows off. The cooler weather always makes people pull out the soup and chili recipes that are put up for the summer months. October is National Chili Month so it's a great time to try this delicious chili recipe!
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