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DIY: Seed Starting 101— 2/27 & 3/6

DIY: Seed Starting 101 A fun hands-on workshop all about learning how to grow your very own plants! In this 2-hour workshop, we will walk you through the entire process, from selecting the right…

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…

Lunch and Learn: Connecting Producers and Consumers Through Local Food

6-Part Virtual Lunch and Learn Series Introducing Connecting Producers and Consumers through Local Food Education, a 6-part virtual lunch and learn series. In this series, participants will learn…

December DIY Hydroponics Classes

Learn the basics of hydroponic plant production and build your own hydroponic system for growing leafy greens and herbs in your home.Welcome to the DIY Hydroponics Class! Join us for an evening of…

Small Grain Farmers Invited to Vote: 2025 Assessment Referendum

North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association (NCSGGA) Referendum Voting Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Polling Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County…

DHHS Updates About SNAP (November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended)

As you may have heard, due to the government shutdown, SNAP/FNS benefits have been suspended for the month of November 2025. NCDHHS will notify SNAP/FNS participant households and individuals by text…

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…

2026 NC Farm School South Central

Attention new and beginning farmers & agribusiness owners!Mecklenburg County will be participating in the 2026 NC Farm School -South Central program!

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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…

Farm to Fable: Separating Farm and Food Facts from Fiction

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Separating Farm and Food Facts From Fiction

Join us for an eye-opening free online event where we'll delve into the world of food production. Let's bust myths and uncover truths about where our food really comes from. Farm to FableSeparating…