Jars of canned goods sit on a table in a large kitchen.

Fall Cooking and Food Preservation Classes

Published - July 6, 2026 Read
6 youth stand tall with their Day camp Leader all with smiles on their faces.

4-H Super Summer is Here!

Published - April 14, 2026 Read
A running shoe has a rubber sole melting on the hot concrete

Heat Wave Hydration

Published - July 2, 2026 Read

News From Gaston County Center

Oyster Mushroom Workshop Flyer
Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms Workshop

Published - June 23, 2026

A tomato plant wilting
Tomato Problems?

Published - May 29, 2026

spring 2026 drought damage and slow green up
Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Six women, three ECA members, and three caregivers stand under the awning of The Birthplace at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. They are each holding up a donated baby quilt made by members of the ECA Quiltmakers club.
Stitched with Love: How Our ECA Family Wraps the Community’s Tiniest Fighters in Comfort

Published - April 23, 2026

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

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

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
A volunteer helping a student garden
Plant A Row For The Hungry

Published - March 7, 2026

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

Published - January 29, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Sup & Sew with ECA Thursday | Jul 09 | 3:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
ECA Monthly Craft Day Saturday | Jul 11 | 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Quality of Natural Resources Committee (QNRC) mtg Wednesday | Jul 15 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Master Gardener Group of Gaston Co. Monthly Education Program Thursday | Jul 16 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Gaston County Citizen Resource, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034, United States
ECA Quiltmakers Monthly Mtg Thursday | Jul 16 | 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC
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News From NC State Extension

Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
two people shake hands and receive a produce box
Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Melinda Roberts Headshot (L), Andrea Sherrill Headshot (R)
Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
Women and children sort through food donation crates
Food Access Near Home

Published - May 29, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
garden installation at early care center
Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
a woman walking on a trail
Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Dr. Carolyn Dunn holding her award
Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Three children eating watermelon outside on a summer day
Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
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