Gaston County Cooperative Extension 2026 Plant Sale — deadline Jan 27, 2026

2026 Gaston Extension Center Plant Sale

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News From Gaston County Center

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Plant. Grow. Preserve. Eat. with NC Cooperative Extension logo
Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

January 29, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
Your Land, Your Legacy 2-Part Workshop Series: farmland workshops Feb 12 & Feb 26, 2026, Dallas NC
Your Land, Your Legacy Land Owners Series

December 4, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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2026 Extension Master Gardener Class

October 21, 2025

Save the Date: Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Jan 24, 2026, 8 AM–3 PM, gaston.ces.ncsu.edu
CANCELLED - Homesteading: Backyard Basics Is BACK!

October 9, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Specialty Group of Gaston ECA) Tuesday | Mar 10 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Sup & Sew with ECA Thursday | Mar 12 | 3:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
ECA Monthly Craft Day Saturday | Mar 14 | 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Sourdough Made Simple (In Person) Tuesday | Mar 17 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Gaston ECA Specialty Group) Tuesday | Mar 17 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
Conference Day 1 - Welcome, Lightning Talks, Walking Tour, Community Tours
North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

December 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa

November 3, 2025

From: Local Food
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Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

October 24, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

October 6, 2025

From: Local Food
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Pasture With Purpose: Jireh Family Farms

September 9, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

August 29, 2025

From: Local Food
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Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate

August 18, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
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Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 6: Think Home Safety

August 16, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
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