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Mecklenburg County Grower Information Session

As we kick off the new year, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming agriculture programming. We invite you to hear about the opportunities we have planned and welcome your ideas as we continue. We…

Preserving Our Farms: Mecklenburg County Adopts Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance establishing a Voluntary Agricultural District program, a major step forward in the County’s efforts to preserve farmland, support…

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We Want to Hear From You! Agriculture Needs Assessment

Assessing community needs is one of the ways Extension establishes programs to disseminate research-based information from NC State and NCA&T.; Please take a few moments and share which topics you…

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A Toolbox for Understanding and Implementing Cover Crops in Your Farm or Garden

A Toolbox for Understanding and Implementing Cover Crops in your Farm or GardenCover crops are a powerful tool for enhancing soil health, reducing production costs, and promoting environmental…

NC Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program

NC Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 (SL 2025-2) was signed by the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor Stein on March 20, 2025. A portion of this bill…

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR)The Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) program in Mecklenburg County focuses on Urban Agriculture. While Urban Agriculture is not federally defined, it…

2025 N.C. Cooperative Extension Land Use and Retention Summit

NC State Extension, Cooperative Extension at NCA&T, and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center are working together to host a one day Land Use and Retention Summit on February 26,…

NC AgVentures Grant Application Workshop

NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program will offer a new round of grants beginning Oct. 15th, 2024.The deadline to apply is Dec. 13th at 6:00 p.m.Family Farms in the following counties are eligible to…

Summer Time Fun, Anybody?

4-H agent Garrett Gourley will be offering a series of summertime programs geared towards Mecklenburg County youth ages 8-15. Join us on Thursday afternoons starting Thursday, July 20th and going…

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Mecklenburg Extension Community Spotlight: Reggie Singleton, The Males Place

By Lucy Sams, Writer, Extension Master Food VolunteerReading time: 5 min 4 sec A focus on community and civic involvement is one of the many contributions of The Males Place. Since its establishment…