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Red, White & Homegrown: Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Mecklenburg County Farmers Markets

Published - June 16, 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
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Horticulture Summer Workshops

Published - June 1, 2026 Read

News From Mecklenburg County Center

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See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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

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Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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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

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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

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Upcoming Events

Ask a Master Gardener Wednesday | Jun 24 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM North Meck Community Farmers Market 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius 28031
4-H Sparks Workshop: Animal Science Thursday | Jun 25 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jun 27 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jun 27 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jun 27 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Matthews Community Farmers Market
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News From NC State Extension

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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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Dairy Processor Food Safety Training Opportunities

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Food Safety Repository
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Insecticide Recommendations for Tarnished Plant Bug

Published - June 22, 2026

From: Cotton
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Navigating Your Food Safety Systems: In-Person Events

Published - June 22, 2026

From: Food Safety Repository
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Coming Soon, Field Day 2026 Registration

Published - June 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
The Parthenon’s ancient columns provided the perfect setting for a group picture of NC State’s 2026 SEE Inside Greek Agriculture Scholars.
NC State Students Explore Greek Agriculture

Published - June 22, 2026

From: Career Pathways
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GLS and Bitter Rot Meeting

Published - June 22, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Your Land, Your Legacy Meeting in Haywood County

Published - June 22, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Applying Nitrogen to Address a Nematode Problem Peanut Notes No. 125 2026

Published - June 19, 2026

From: Peanut
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