Incredible Volunteer Opportunity W/ NC State Extension
What is Healthy Harvest? A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUTH: Where Their Food Comes From How Their Food Is Grown Benefits of Healthy Eating Interested volunteers …
When the Sun Is Out, Get Out the Sunscreen
Written by Meredith Rhyne, Appalachian State University, Public Health Undergraduate Senior Summer is finally here, and what does that mean? The …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
A Matter of Balance Workshop coming to Stanley
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? …
ECA Demos Seasonal Recipes at Gastonia Farmers Market
Members of Gaston Co. Extension & Community Association (ECA) are providing a taste of local foods on the third …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Graduate Stories: Berry Good Business
Lis Murray endeavored to start a blueberry farm with her husband Tim. They came to NC Farm School because …
Gaston County Local Farmers Markets
Listed below are local farmers markets available throughout Gaston County as of April 11, 2018: Cherryville Farmers Market 220 East Main …
Ring in Spring at Your Local Farmers Markets
Written by Emily Culpepper, B.S., Appalachian State University, Lenoir-Rhyne dietetic intern Spring is springing into action! The snow has melted, flowers …
NC Farm School Videos
Check out our …
Newest Better Living Workshops Now Available
Be sure to check out the newest Better Living Workshops scheduled for May through August. From summer gardening pests to …
2018 Extension Master Gardener Course
Gaston County Cooperative Extension is excited to announce the 2018 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer course. Registration deadline is Feb 13th! …
Greenhouse Diagnostics Workshop Set for March 1
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Foothills …
Gaston County Beekeepers Annual Bee School
Join the Gaston County Beekeepers for their annual Bee School and learn everything you need to know to get …
You're Invited to Gaston ECA's Open House
With renovations at the Lucile Tatum Center now completed, we’re eager to have you visit! During our Open House …
Better Living Workshops to Kick-Off 2018
From managing diabetes to preparing your next garden, Extension’s lineup of workshops are here to help you start the …
Do YOU Have Concerns About Falling?
One out of three adults age 65 and better fall each year. As we age, we can develop a …
Take Control of YOUR Diabetes in 2018
This 6-week course, developed by Stanford University, is for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Participants …
Hiring New Nutrition Program Assistant
The Gaston County Center of NC Cooperative Extension is looking for a candidate to work with low-income youth and …
Healthy Harvest Has Gaston Youth Gardening
Extension’s Healthy Harvest program has brought thousands of Gaston County third-graders into the garden other the past few years. …