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2026 Upcoming Pesticide Classes

Published - May 5, 2026 Read
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Master Gardeners share passions

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Upcoming 2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Course

Published - June 30, 2026

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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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Upcoming Events

Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | Oct 10 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Master Gardener Course Tuesday | Oct 13 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | Oct 17 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Master Gardener Course Tuesday | Oct 20 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Soil Fumigation Recertification Class Wednesday | Oct 21 | 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Cleveland County Center, 130 S Post Rd #1, Shelby, NC 28152, USA
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NC Sheep Producers Association Annual Meeting and Educational Program

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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

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Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day

Published - October 5, 2026

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A Lifetime of Dedication: Remembering EFNEP Volunteer Willie Mae Overton

Published - October 5, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

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"Low Maintenance" Plant?

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