Join N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Gaston County Center, Lineberger’s Farm, and Basswood Creek Farms this spring as we bring the best of local agriculture directly to you! We’re partnering with Gaston County employees to make fresh, healthy food more accessible — with easy CSA pickups and food tastings that show you how to turn seasonal produce into delicious, simple meals.
Eat More Color With Local Produce This Spring
(Updated: June 25, 2025, 5:39 a.m.)
What’s in Store?
From juicy strawberries to crisp bok choy and versatile kohlrabi, we’ll offer:- Tastings with fast, healthy recipes
- Tips for using and storing fresh produce
- Fun ways to “Eat More Color” by focusing on:
- Anthocyanins (reds/purples)
- Carotenoids (oranges/yellows)
- Isothiocyanates (greens/whites)
Special Thanks
A huge shout-out to our Extension Master Gardener Volunteers , Extension & Community Association (ECA) Volunteers, and Extension Master Food Volunteers for supporting this initiative and helping make local food more accessible and enjoyable!
Want to Get Involved?
Interested in CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)?
Contact: Payton Flowers, Commercial Horticulture Agent
cpflowers@ncsu.edu | 704.922.2119
Need recipes, cooking tips, or food preservation help?
Contact: Linda J. Minges, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent
linda_minges@ncsu.edu | 704.922.2127
Let’s celebrate fresh, local food – and learn how to cook smart, eat smart, and live well!
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