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Upcoming Pesticide Classes

Published - May 5, 2026 Read
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Support the Extension Master Gardener Recycling Challenge!

Published - August 15, 2025 Read

News From Cleveland County Center

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See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Get to Know Big John's Hydro Farm

Published - February 12, 2026

Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers' Market — Season opening April 25, 2026; strawberries and lettuce
Kings Mountain Farmers' Market Opens April 25

Published - February 9, 2026

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Harvesting Opportunities: Navigating Agritourism for Your Farm Business

Published - October 3, 2025

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Free Pressure Canner Testing

Published - July 3, 2025

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Farmers' Markets to Launch Program for Seniors

Published - June 12, 2025

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Demonstration & Teaching Garden Project Gaining Momentum

Published - June 11, 2025

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New Pollinator Garden at the Farmers' Market

Published - June 11, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | May 30 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | May 30 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 313 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | Jun 06 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 313 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Document Shred Day at Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | Jun 06 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 133 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | Jun 06 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Small Texas panicum in a field near Lewiston
Group 15 Herbicide Clarification Peanut Notes No. 95 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Flooded field in Mills River, NC
Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
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Food Access Near Home

Published - May 29, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Insect trap in apple tree
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 28, 2026

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Slime mold fruiting bodies on the leaves of a zoysiagrass lawn
Slime Mold Outbreak (Hint: Don't Panic!)

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Turf Pathology
Peanuts injured after glyphosate was accidentally applied
Glyphosate or Glufosinate Drift or Worse Peanut Notes No. 94 2026

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Peanut
Good stand of peanuts in 2025
Adjuvant with Paraquat Mixtures Peanut Notes No. 93 2026

Published - May 28, 2026

From: Peanut
Sweetpotato plant
Imazapic (Cadre or Impose) Carryover to Sweetpotato Peanut Notes No. 92 2026

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Peanut
Grilled chicken breast
As a Chef, how do you avoid woody breast chicken?

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
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