A picture of a variety of plants with the date and time of the master gardeners plant sale including their watering can logo

Extension Master Gardener℠ 12th Annual Plant Sale!

Published - March 27, 2026 Read
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Support the Extension Master Gardener Recycling Challenge!

Published - August 15, 2025 Read
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Get to Know Big John's Hydro Farm

Published - February 12, 2026 Read

News From Cleveland County Center

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Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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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Master Gardener Volunteers Announce Upcoming Symposium

Published - December 19, 2025

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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Published - November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
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Extension Agent Honored for Service to Community

Published - October 24, 2025

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WNC Farm Resilience Cohort

Published - October 23, 2025

From: Jackson County Center
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Upcoming Events

Pesticide Recertification Class Wednesday | May 06 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Cleveland County Center, 130 S Post Rd # 1, Shelby, NC 28152, USA
12th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Plant Sale Saturday | May 09 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Foothills Farmers' Market Saturday | May 09 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bobby Bell Pavilion, 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150, USA
Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | May 09 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 313 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
Kings Mountain Hometown Farmers Market Saturday | May 16 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM 313 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Register Now for Spring Tours of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure
Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans
soybean seeds sprouting in soil that is very dry
Soybean Planting Decisions under Drought Conditions

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Dr. Dara Bloom receiving an award from Dr. David Monks at the NCSU Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony
NC State Celebrates Dr. Dara Bloom: A Career Dedicated to Transforming Local Food Systems

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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