The Master Gardeners of McDowell County have been working hard organizing Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium. Good Earth Gardening will be Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion. Learn more about Annie Martin, a moss expert, in Part II of this series.
Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to see more of your fresh, local produce or meats being enjoyed in the region where it is grown?
The NC Farmers of the Foothills will be meeting on Monday, February 7, 6 p.m. at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion
Learn more & register>>
Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program
Mountain Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council’s Mitigation Cost-Share Assistance Program offers 50% reimbursement for residents within an 8-county region (includes McDowell) to hire out a contractor or rent equipment to reduce their home’s risk of ignition
from wildfire.
The NC Cattlemen’s Association Annual Conference is set for February 25-26 at the Hickory Convention Metro Center. Topics include: making the most of your pastures, exploring additional opportunities for your cattle, identifying slaughter ready
cattle, & building a successful freezer beef operation.
Backyard Composting Basics Online Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. 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%.
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be partnering with the Marion East Community Forum on March 19 to host a community-wide clean-up day. We will provide trash bags, gloves, safety vests, and training to volunteers.
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Why do we celebrate this? This month is to bring awareness of how many people suffer from heart disease and how to prevent it. A
healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, a daily exercise schedule, and keeping your blood pressure in check are just a few ways to better yourself, and your heart.
Identity Theft Awareness Week is Jan 31 through Feb 4 with special webinars all week. If you aren’t able to get to the webinars, check out some of the resources at the Identity Theft Information page on the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information Site.
Do you have a couple of extra hours a month to volunteer? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with youth in McDowell County? Contact Chad at 652-8104 about starting a 4-H Club right here in McDowell County. You won't be sorry!
With the calendar rolling over to 2022, it is once again time to re-enroll with McDowell 4-H. To be eligible to participate in any county, district or state 4-H events youth must be enrolled.
Although there is still snow on the ground, think about fun summer days and nights...canoeing, archery, campfires, skits. 4-H Residential Summer Camp is always one of the most memorable events of the summer.
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.
