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A Day at the Market: Agriculture, Cooking, & Community

Published - August 25, 2026 Read
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N.C. A&T Urban Agriculture Showcase Oct. 15

Published - September 14, 2026 Read
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Mecklenburg County Accepts New Curbside Recycling Items

Published - September 14, 2026 Read

News From Mecklenburg County Center

4-H Club Members
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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Piedmont CALS Wolfpack Harvest!

Published - September 2, 2026

Flyer with details for the 2026 Veteran's Organic Garden Conference at the N.C. A&T Farm
Veteran's Organic Garden Conference 2026 N.C. A&T University Farm

Published - August 18, 2026

CEU Lunch and Learn
2026 - 2027 CEU Lunch and Learn Series

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Iredell County Center
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Mecklenburg County

Published - July 10, 2026

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
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Upcoming Events

Ask a Master Gardener Live Thursday | Sep 17 | 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM Freedom Park 2435 Cumberland Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Sep 19 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Sep 19 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
A Day at the Market: Agriculture, Cooking, & Community Register with Eventbrite Sunday | Sep 20 | 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Fall Vegetable Gardening Friday | Sep 25 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Cornelius, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Severe Weather Planning Resources for Agritourism

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
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Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC

Published - September 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Residual Soil Fertility Deduction (IRS Section 180)

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A bee lands on a zinnia.
2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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