News From Gaston County Center

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

Fancy font words saying summer salads. Fresh fruits and summer greens cooking workshop. Images of red strawberries are on the right and left of the words.
Summer Salads Cooking Workshop

Published - April 23, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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
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

hard cover book drive
ECA: January 2025 Community Project Spotlight

Published - January 17, 2025

Money Smart for Adults.
Kickstart Your Financial Year: Join 2025 Money Smart Workshops

Published - December 9, 2024

Getting Started With Backyard Chickens Webinar

Published - December 3, 2024

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