Fall - Winter 2021 Better Living Series
From local foods, healthy eating, and fall prevention, Gaston County has a variety of workshops offered now through December …
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Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
When: December 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to noon Where: Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas Cost: $20 (check or …
Gaston Grower Spotlight- September / October 2021
You know Fall is among us when everywhere you turn you see pumpkins. Take a look at the Gaston Grower …
Hands-on Learning With Paige Burns
Paige Burns is the County Director and Horticulture Agent in Richmond County. She primarily covers consumer horticulture. The primary …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge
We are excited to announce the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge for 2021. This contest challenges an individual …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
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, …
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