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2026 Upcoming Pesticide Classes

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Master Gardeners share passions

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Upcoming 2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Course

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News From Cleveland 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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Support the Extension Master Gardener Recycling Challenge!

Published - August 15, 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 | Sep 26 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | Sep 26 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 313 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Master Gardener Course Tuesday | Sep 29 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | Oct 03 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Master Gardener Course Tuesday | Oct 06 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
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NC AgVentures Application Overview Webinar

Published - September 24, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
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Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.22.26]

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Klea Olive Grove near Thessaloniki was the perfect setting for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture Scholars to learn olive oil production from Mr. Dimitrios Psathas.
Prepping for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture in 2027!

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Career Pathways
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Getting Ahead of Italian Ryegrass in the 2026–2027 Winter Wheat Season

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Small Grains
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

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Earlier Maturity or Greater Pod Retention? Peanut Notes No. 238 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

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