Why Are My Beautiful Veggies Rotting?
Picture this…you go outside to pick that beautiful fruit only to find that it is rotten on the bottom. …
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VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are the heart of N.C. Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are the key to our success. You, an existing or …
Scholarship Opportunities for 2022
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
McDowell County Cattlemen's Association Will Meet
After a long COVID hiatus, the McDowell County Cattlemen’s Association will hold a meeting and cook-out on Thursday, May …
One Way to Support Local Food: Community Supported Agriculture
It is getting warmer, closer to summer. I’ve not planted any tomatoes yet, but I can almost taste them …
Postharvest Handling & Grading Produce Workshop
Are you a farmer interested in expanding your markets? When marketing fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the processes affecting …
Be Patient When Planting Warm Season Veggies
Who’s excited to plant their tomatoes? I know I am, but I also know that it is too early …
It's a Spring Fling Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 2nd Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 23 …
Not All Bugs Are Bad
It’s the time of year when plants are coming out of dormancy, but also bugs will be more …
Smalls Farm Week 2022
Small Farms Week 2022 honors the small-scale growers who put food on our tables. NC A&T State University’s 36th annual …
Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium Part III
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County have been working hard organizing Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium. Good Earth …
Assistance Available for Farmers in McDowell
Assistance Available for Farmers in McDowell Due to Tropical Storm Fred. The program will cover losses of crops, feed, …