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 tomato plant wilting

Tomato Problems?

Published - May 29, 2026 Read
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 Read

News From Gaston County Center

This image depicts the first step in the process of turning logs into lumber. It shows a log being debarked.
See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Fancy font words saying summer salads. Fresh fruits and summer greens cooking workshop. Images of red strawberries are on the right and left of the words.
Summer Salads Cooking Workshop

Published - April 23, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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
Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

Published - January 29, 2026

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
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Upcoming Events

Extension Master Gardener Library Class- Native Plants Saturday | May 30 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Summer Salads Cooking Workshop Saturday | May 30 | 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Ask an Extension Master Gardener Saturday | May 30 | 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM 1555 East Garrison Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28054
Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Specialty Group of Gaston ECA) Tuesday | Jun 02 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
ECA Monthly Club Mtg Thursday | Jun 04 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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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
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
Two cans of food photographed from above showing expiration dates printed on the tops.
Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Dr. Dara Bloom receiving an award from Dr. David Monks at the NCSU Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony
NC State Celebrates Dr. Dara Bloom: A Career Dedicated to Transforming Local Food Systems

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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