News From Gaston County Center

Jars of canned goods sit on a table in a large kitchen.
Fall Cooking and Food Preservation Classes

Published - July 6, 2026

A running shoe has a rubber sole melting on the hot concrete
Heat Wave Hydration

Published - July 2, 2026

Oyster Mushroom Workshop Flyer
Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms Workshop

Published - June 23, 2026

A tomato plant wilting
Tomato Problems?

Published - May 29, 2026

spring 2026 drought damage and slow green up
Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Six women, three ECA members, and three caregivers stand under the awning of The Birthplace at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. They are each holding up a donated baby quilt made by members of the ECA Quiltmakers club.
Stitched with Love: How Our ECA Family Wraps the Community’s Tiniest Fighters in Comfort

Published - April 23, 2026

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

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

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
A volunteer helping a student garden
Plant A Row For The Hungry

Published - March 7, 2026

Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Plant. Grow. Preserve. Eat. with NC Cooperative Extension logo
Fall 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
A volunteer helping a student garden
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

Horse inspecting bag labeled "EQUINE FEED" (net weight 50 lbs) with magnifying glass
What's in the Bag? Decoding Equine Feed Tags Webinar

Published - September 26, 2025

Cartoon horse sitting and looking at glowing bucket labeled "MIRACLE BUCKET".
Equine Supplements Webinar - Fact or Fiction?

Published - September 26, 2025

Two green combines harvesting a rectangular patch of standing corn in a harvested field
Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now

Published - August 27, 2025

From: Small Grains
A hunting stand alongside trees and a field.
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Wilkes County Center
NC Cooperative Extension Volunteer Summit flyer; 23 August, 10AM–2PM; RSVP link
Gaston Volunteer Summit

Published - July 15, 2025

A mobile mill processing a log.
Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop

Published - July 9, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
July 2025: Gaston County ECA - Clothing & Supply Drive for Refugees
Support Local Refugees: July Supply Drive

Published - June 24, 2025

Extension Master Food Volunteer Graduates - 2025
Extension’s Master Food Volunteer Program - Summer '25 Graduates

Published - June 19, 2025

Eat more Color with Local Produce
Eat More Color With Local Produce This Spring

Published - May 13, 2025

Map titled "Soybean Buyer Locations Near Kershaw" with green buyer markers and a 100-mile radius.
Map of Soybean Buyers in North Carolina

Published - April 21, 2025

From: Soybeans
Hands logo above skyline; Nat'l Urban Extension Leaders Conference; May 6-8, 2025, Durham NC
NC Hosts National Urban Extension Leaders Regional Conference May 6-8

Published - April 11, 2025

From: Durham County Center
tomato plant with disease
Sick Plants? The Dr. Is In!

Published - April 10, 2025

Tractor-mounted boom sprayer applying spray across a green wheat field
Getting Ahead of Wheat and Barley Diseases

Published - April 7, 2025

From: Small Grains
Equine Fecal Egg Count Workshop flyer — Apr 26, 2025, Dallas NC; $25; Register by Apr 17
Parasite Prevention & Fecal Egg Counting Workshop for Horse Owners

Published - March 14, 2025

chickens
Poultry Processing Workshop

Published - March 13, 2025

From: Alamance County Center
Supply Drive for Least of These Carolinas
ECA Hosts Supply Drive for Least of These Carolinas - April 2025

Published - March 11, 2025

Soybean Resilience Blueprint webinar — Feb 28 & Mar 14, 1pm ET; SoybeanScienceForSuccess.org
Webinars: Soybean Resilience Blueprint

Published - February 12, 2025

From: Soybeans
Savvy Saving Seniors: Join us to learn better ways to manage and protect your money!
Savvy Saving Seniors Series Kicks Off March 19th

Published - February 3, 2025

Dining with Diabetes
Dining With Diabetes: Webinar Series Begins February '25

Published - January 28, 2025

Valentine Project
Handmade Valentine Card Crafting Event: February '25

Published - January 24, 2025

ECA Beginnings: Join, Learn & Serve
Join Us February '25 for ECA Beginnings

Published - January 22, 2025

fidget muffins project
Fidget Muffs Project for Patients with Dementia April 2025

Published - January 17, 2025

Join Us in Supporting the Children's Advocacy Center
ECA: February 2025 Community Project Spotlight

Published - January 17, 2025

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