Mecklenburg County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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Applications are Open for the 2027 Cooperative Extension Student Internship Program

Published - October 23, 2026 Read

Campus Nature Rx Network Symposium (2026)

Published - October 22, 2026 Read

We are hiring. Join the Mecklenburg County team as our Urban Agriculture/Horticulture Agent!

We are Hiring a Horticulture/Urban Agriculture Agent

Published - October 2, 2026 Read

News From Mecklenburg County Center

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Starting and Managing a Lawn Care Business

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Stokes County Center

Support pollinators and wildlife, leave your leaves, charlottenc.gov/leaves

City of Charlotte Leave Your Leaves Campaign

Published - September 30, 2026

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4-H Volunteer Interest Meeting

Published - September 29, 2026

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N.C. A&T Urban Agriculture Showcase Oct. 15

Published - September 14, 2026

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Mecklenburg County Accepts New Curbside Recycling Items

Published - September 14, 2026

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Join Mecklenburg County 4-H

Published - September 8, 2026

Mecklenburg County 4-Hers at Camp

Mecklenburg County 4-H at Kids in Nature Day

Published - September 4, 2026

Flyer Announcing 2026 Ag Ventures

Opening October 15th - NC Ag Ventures Grants

Published - September 2, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Oct 31

Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Oct 31 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market

Nov 05

Growing Blackberries & Raspberries To Diversify Your Farm Thursday | Nov 05 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center, 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

Nov 11

Veterans Day/Office Closed Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day

Nov 12

11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA

Nov 14

4-H at Discovery Place Saturday | Nov 14 | 10:00 AM — 2:30 PM 168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

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News From NC State Extension

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Food Business

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Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

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Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

TH1 Winter 2027 Flyer

Register Now for TH1: Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture

Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef

Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety

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