Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
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Upcoming Summer 2021 Better Living Workshops
From local foods, healthy eating, home canning, and fall prevention, Gaston County has a variety of summertime workshops. All sessions …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Gaston Grower Spotlight - March 2021
The March 2021 Gaston Grower Spotlight highlights the importance of greenhouses and the role they play in meeting consumer …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Course Offered
Beginning April 5, 2021, you can begin the journey to becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV). New for …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
ECA 2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) plans to award at least one $1,000 scholarship for 2021 – both …
Gaston Grower Spotlight January 2021
With the beginning of the new year comes new opportunities. This month’s Gaston Grower Spotlight does not highlight a …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Fall Seeding Time for Cool-Season Grasses
Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Temperatures are currently normal for early September, …
Welcome Dietetic Interns - Fall 2020
NC State Extension is committed to mentoring young professionals in preparing for tomorrow’s future. This fall the N.C. Cooperative …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020 Gaston County is home to three local Farmers Markets for residents to enjoy. Farmers …
Get Ready for Somethin' Pumpkin - October 2020
Looking for fall family fun? Then check out our 2020 Somethin’ Pumpkin family fun event! From our annual pumpkin …
Upcoming Fall 2020 Online Health Workshops
We’re pleased to offer online workshops to help you eat smart and move more during the fall days ahead. …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
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