Gaston County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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

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

Plant A Row For The Hungry

Published - March 7, 2026 Read

News From Gaston County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

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

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

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

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Upcoming Events

Apr 16

Master Gardener Group of Gaston Co. Monthly Education Program Thursday | Apr 16 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Gaston County Citizen Resource, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034, United States

Apr 16

ECA Quiltmakers Monthly Mtg Thursday | Apr 16 | 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC

Apr 18

Ask an Extension Master Gardener Saturday | Apr 18 | 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM 1555 East Garrison Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28054

Apr 18

Extension Master Gardener Library Class- Herbs Saturday | Apr 18 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Apr 21

Twisted Stitchers Embroidery Club (Gaston ECA Specialty Group) Tuesday | Apr 21 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

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