Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.

More Reasons to Grow Your Own Food or Buy Local!

Clay County Center — Published - July 7, 2026 Read
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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

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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

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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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March 24th is National Ag Day!

Published - March 24, 2026

All News From Mecklenburg County Center

Upcoming Events

Let's Cook Together- Family Cooking Class Series: Meal Prep Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Jul 21 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 2415 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jul 25 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jul 25 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Matthews Community Farmers Market
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Jul 25 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market
Creating Color with Annuals & Perennials Saturday | Jul 25 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM CM Library - Mountain Island 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214
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News From NC State Extension

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2026 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Winners

Published - July 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Cyclospora oocyst
Update on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Information

Published - July 17, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Bacterial wilt on tomato
Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Image showing a closed receiving window with the words "PDIC Temporary Closure Alerts" written over it.
PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Center Update: TurfDetect: Leveraging Polarization Camera to Detect Leaf Wilting in Turfgrass

Published - July 15, 2026

From: TurfFiles
zoysiagrass lawn under heat and drought stress
Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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