National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week - January 2024
January is National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week is January 22-26, 2024. As a part of this educational campaign, EPA and …
Taking Over the Farm - NC Farm School Stories
Many young folk leave their rural homes in pursuit of higher education and new found opportunities. Noah Miller was …
A Wonderful Year for the Local Food Program Team
Local food system development continues to be an exciting and impactful strategy for supporting strong communities across North Carolina. …
Creating Your Own Paradise - NC Farm School Stories
Sometimes to capture a little piece of heaven, you have to build it yourself. Without a doubt, there is …
Farming as a Young Family - NC Farm School Stories
At the edge of the Appalachian Mountains far from the bustle of urban life, Jen Butler and her family …
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Coming to Stanley in August '23
Diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s 1 in 10 people. …
Gaston Grower Spotlight May & June 2023
This month’s spotlight highlights our local hay fertilization trial and the important implications it may have for future decisions …
Fertilizer Variety Trial Field Day
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1262 Stanley Lucia Rd, Mt. Holly, NC Pesticide credits available for one L, …
Fire Ant Bait Spreader for Rent
N.C. Cooperative Extension purchased a fire ant bait spreader that can be rented out. The spreader can be mounted …
Dont' Miss the Extension Master Gardner Plant Sale!
Gaston County’s annual Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held on the first Saturday in May. This is a …
Gaston Grower Spotlight March & April 2023
Spring is a busy time of year for us at N.C. Cooperative Extension,Gaston County Center. We have started a …
Youth EFNEP: Camp, Cook & Play Begins April 2023
After-school youth (K – 5th grade) from West Gastonia Boys & Girls Club will be participating in the Expanded …