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Farm Bureau President Donald Smart, left, presented a plaque to past President Terry Rogers at the county annual meeting in October.

MCDOWELL COUNTY Farm Bureau recently donated $20,000 to the Occupational Program at McDowell High School for a new greenhouse that students will use to learn about agriculture. The program requires students to have a school-based industry and students will use math and science to cultivate plants in the greenhouse. In addition to the money, McDowell County Farm Bureau will donate expertise, materials and support to the program.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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