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Upcoming ECA Quilting Workshop

Join Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) for an intermediate quilting workshop – consists of two sessions (Friday, …

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Beekeeping School Begins January 2023

Gaston County Beekeepers Association is hosting its’ annual Beginners Beekeeping Course starting in January 2023. This is a 10-week introductory …

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Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!

NC AgVentures will award grants up to $8,000. Deadline for applications is 8 p.m. December 15th, 2022. NC AgVentures, is an …

Hiring Nutrition Educator

Gaston County is excited to be hiring an EFNEP Educator to conduct nutrition education programs with community partners. This …

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What to Do With Empty Pesticide Containers

Pesticide Container Recycling Program Who can participate: The Pesticide Container Recycling program is available to all licensed pesticide applicators. What are the …

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Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

When: Saturday, December 17, 2022 (9:00 a.m. to 12 noon) Where: Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas Cost: $20 …

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