A flyer advertising the ECA Artisan market.

ECA Artisan Market 2026

Published - September 3, 2026 Read
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

News From Gaston County Center

Cattle grazing
Upcoming BQA Training in Gaston County

Published - August 13, 2026

A plate of raspberries next to a jar of jam.
Fall Cooking and Food Preservation Classes

Published - July 6, 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

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Upcoming Events

Sup & Sew with ECA Thursday | Sep 10 | 3:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
ECA Monthly Craft Day Saturday | Sep 12 | 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 | Sep 16 | 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 | Sep 17 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Gaston County Citizen Resource, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034, United States
ECA Quiltmakers Monthly Mtg Thursday | Sep 17 | 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC
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News From NC State Extension

A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.
North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
The online project record system displayed on a laptop showing the North Carolina 4-H project record Kaleidoscope homepage.
Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
NC State Extension Homegrown In The Garden Logo (text)
Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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