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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

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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

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
Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | Oct 10 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 6 Peanut Notes No. 241 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
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Comments from Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 240 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
Drought stressed peanuts
NC Crop Update 11 September 23 Peanut Notes No. 239 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
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Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It
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Biosecurity Doesn't Have to Be Complicated: Practical Takeaways from Dr. Rosemary Sifford

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Dairy
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NC AgVentures Application Overview Webinar

Published - September 24, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

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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

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Published - September 23, 2026

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