A yellow-legged hornet

Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Growing Small Farms — Published - July 28, 2026 Read
GSEPC logo and sunflower with 2 bees

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

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
Tray of brown peat cups with seedlings, a shovel, one pair of gardening gloves.
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

A person wearing a hat, kneels to harvest produce in a staked row of vegetables.
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

Photo of black and white butterfly on an orange flower with a bee and a flying insect in the foreground.
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

All News From Mecklenburg County Center

Upcoming Events

4-H Back to School Event: Learn & Utilize 4-H Curriculum for School and Club Settings Monday | Aug 10 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Food Preservation Series: Pressure Canning Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Aug 11 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 2415 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Fall Vegetable Gardening Wednesday | Aug 12 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Cornelius, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
Tiny Greens, Big Impact: Microgreens 101 Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 13 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM 2415 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Ask a Master Gardener Saturday | Aug 15 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Cotswold Farmers Market
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News From NC State Extension

Photo of a no-till corn fie.ld.
Organic Soil Health Field School: Train-the-Trainer

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Soil Management
Yellow-legged hornet
Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Pollinators
webinar graphic poster
Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Graph showing percent visual injury compared to the rate (kg ai ha)
Center Update: Elucidating Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
a single purple balloon flower in full bloom
August Newsletter for NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - August 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Small brown flies crawl over the surface of a ripe raspberry.
From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Mini market during the event and some marketing for FCS programs
Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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