Donation Station Volunteers ring the bell to start the opening of the Belmont Farmer's Market.

SUCCESS: Gaston County Launches "Donation Station" Program to Support Local Farmers and Food Security

Published - March 25, 2026 Read
A volunteer helping a student garden

Plant A Row For The Hungry

Published - March 7, 2026 Read
Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Plant. Grow. Preserve. Eat. with NC Cooperative Extension logo

Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

Published - January 29, 2026 Read

News From Gaston County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

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

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task
North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - 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

Published - 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

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
A volunteer helping a student garden
2026 Extension Master Gardener Class

Published - 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!

Published - October 9, 2025

Horse inspecting bag labeled "EQUINE FEED" (net weight 50 lbs) with magnifying glass
What's in the Bag? Decoding Equine Feed Tags Webinar

Published - September 26, 2025

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Work on Your P.H.D - Projects Half Done Thursday | Mar 26 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Extension Master Gardener Library Class- Spring Gardening Saturday | Mar 28 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Ask an Extension Master Gardener Saturday | Mar 28 | 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM 1555 East Garrison Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28054
ECA Monthly Club Mtg Thursday | Apr 02 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Specialty Group of Gaston ECA) Tuesday | Apr 07 | 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

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
A farmer working on his computer used an example to show the use of AI in local food work.
AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

Published - 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

Published - December 1, 2025

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

Published - November 3, 2025

From: Local Food
Timmy Taylor standing with his wife and grandkids
Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

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

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Local Food
Woman standing by JIREH Family Farms sign reading BEEF, PORK CUTS, CHICKEN, FRESH EGGS
Pasture With Purpose: Jireh Family Farms

Published - September 9, 2025

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

Published - August 29, 2025

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

Published - August 18, 2025

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

Published - August 16, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
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