A yellow-legged hornet

Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Growing Small Farms — Published - July 28, 2026 Read
GSEPC logo and sunflower with 2 bees

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Mecklenburg County

Published - July 10, 2026 Read
Queenie, the pollinator, buzzes by yarrow in the demonstration garden at Freedom Park.

Queenie Has Landed at Freedom Park in the Demonstration Garden

Published - June 8, 2026 Read

News From Mecklenburg County Center

Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.
More Reasons to Grow Your Own Food or Buy Local!

Published - July 7, 2026

From: Clay County Center
Tray of brown peat cups with seedlings, a shovel, one pair of gardening gloves.
Horticulture Summer Workshops

Published - June 1, 2026

Mecklenburg County 4-Hers at Teen Retreat 2026
2026 4-H Summer Workshops

Published - May 26, 2026

Charlotte Water reservoir and water infrastructure
Mandatory Water Restrictions Begin May 15

Published - May 8, 2026

A person wearing a hat, kneels to harvest produce in a staked row of vegetables.
Mecklenburg County Strengthens Support for Agriculture Through New Voluntary Agricultural District Program

Published - April 13, 2026

4-H Activity Day 2026
2026 4-H County Activity Day

Published - April 10, 2026

Photo of black and white butterfly on an orange flower with a bee and a flying insect in the foreground.
City of Charlotte Pollinator Habitats and Naturalistic Landscaping campaign

Published - April 6, 2026

Love Your Local
Second Annual Love Your Local - a celebration of Local Foods

Published - April 6, 2026

All News From Mecklenburg County Center

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Food Preservation Series: Water Bath Canning Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Aug 04 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 2415 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
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Oh, Scrap! Composting Workshop for Beginners Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 06 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM 2415 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Aug 08 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
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News From NC State Extension

A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Small brown flies crawl over the surface of a ripe raspberry.
From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Mini market during the event and some marketing for FCS programs
Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
Taylor Crumpler Headshot
Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
An array of adaptive tools
Tending to Safety in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Honey bees on frame where nectar is being stored.
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? August

Published - August 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
grassy area filled with people enjoying a concert outside
Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Feeding truck
Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef
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