Mecklenburg County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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

Published - September 14, 2026 Read

Assortment of clean, recyclable plastic food containers and cups on top of a bin. Shrub and front porch of home in the foreground.

Mecklenburg County Accepts New Curbside Recycling Items

Published - September 14, 2026 Read

Join Mecklenburg County 4-H

Published - September 8, 2026 Read

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Mecklenburg County 4-H at Kids in Nature Day

Published - September 4, 2026

Opening October 15th - NC Ag Ventures Grants

Published - September 2, 2026

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

Published - August 25, 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

2026 - 2027 CEU Lunch and Learn Series

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Iredell County Center

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Mecklenburg County

Published - July 10, 2026

More Reasons to Grow Your Own Food or Buy Local!

Published - July 7, 2026

From: Clay County Center

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

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Upcoming Events

Sep 26

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Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Sep 26 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Matthews Community Farmers Market

Sep 26

Today

Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Sep 26 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market

Sep 26

Today

Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Sep 26 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Davidson Farmers Market

Sep 27

Gardening Creating Color with Annuals and Perennials Sunday | Sep 27 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Regency At Palisades -Amenity Center, 15705 Lake Ridge Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278, USA

Oct 03

Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Oct 03 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market

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News From NC State Extension

Join the Team Beef North Carolina!

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef

2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef

New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Klea Olive Grove near Thessaloniki was the perfect setting for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture Scholars to learn olive oil production from Mr. Dimitrios Psathas.

Prepping for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture in 2027!

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Career Pathways

Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.

North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Man wearing glasses and a gray polo with a lapel mic speaks outdoors, appearing thoughtful against a sunny, leafy background.

Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles

NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

Virtual Landowner Symposium

Published - September 16, 2026

From: Heirs Property

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Severe Weather Planning Resources for Agritourism

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Tourism Extension

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