Picture is new 4-H Agent Alexandria Ruth.

New Agent Announcement

Published - August 19, 2026 Read
Ask a Master Gardener Volunteers

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Program of Gaston County 2027 Class Registration is Open

Published - August 6, 2026 Read
Jars of canned goods sit on a table in a large kitchen.

Fall Cooking and Food Preservation Classes

Published - July 6, 2026 Read

News From Gaston County Center

Cattle grazing
Upcoming BQA Training in Gaston County

Published - August 13, 2026

A running shoe has a rubber sole melting on the hot concrete
Heat Wave Hydration

Published - July 2, 2026

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
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Upcoming Events

Today
Work on Your P.H.D - Projects Half Done Thursday | Aug 27 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Today
Canning 101- Get Ready to Can Tomato Sauce Thursday | Aug 27 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/sos3gvTsTHGbFsPhAhjp4g
Canning 101 - Tomato Sauce Saturday | Aug 29 | 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Specialty Group of Gaston ECA) Tuesday | Sep 01 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
ECA Monthly Club Mtg Thursday | Sep 03 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

Mini market during the event and some marketing for FCS programs
Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food
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
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Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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