Gaston County Extension Healthy Living

05/15/2025

NC Extension Master Food Volunteers and Family & Consumer Agents from Cooperative Extension County Centers - Gaston County Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Cooperative Extension , and North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Stanly County embarked on an enriching day trip to Linney’s Mill in Union Grove. This historic, water-powered grist mill has been producing stone-ground cornmeal and grits since 1936, preserving a vital piece of North Carolina's agricultural legacy.

During our visit, we delved into the traditional milling process, witnessing firsthand how the Linney family continues this time-honored craft. It's experiences like these that deepen our appreciation for local foods and the traditions that sustain them.

📺 Want a closer look? Check out this feature on Linney’s Mill from PBS: North Carolina Weekend: https://www.pbs.org/video/linneys-mill-ogbmtt/
Interested in joining a community passionate about food, nutrition, and wellness? Learn more about the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program and how you can get involved in promoting healthy eating and living across North Carolina.

01/13/2022

We had a Q & A session at Kiser Senior Center for our upcoming physical activity workshop called LIFT: Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together. Designed for older adults and focuses on strength, balance, and functional fitness - but also social connection.

So excited about the response and interest in this free program!
You can move at your own pace, connect with others, and have a little fun....plus, who doesn't need something to look forward to this winter?

A few seats still available - so sign up now by calling 704.629.5111

01/11/2022

Join our Q&A session tomorrow, Wed., 1/12, @ 10am to learn more at the Kiser Senior Center. This workshop is at no cost to participants and a great way to get more physically active in the new year.

In this video, we share information and instructor/participant testimonials about the Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) healthy lifestyle...

10/08/2021

Pumpkins and pooches...perfect photo opportunity for Somethin' Pumpkin!

Be sure to submit YOUR photos by October 15th for the Somethin' Pumpkin Decorating Contest and the Photo Contest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-somethin-pumpkin-festival-registration-153055363713

09/27/2021

Cooperative Extension employees Linda Minges and Payton Flowers join Savvy Citizen to talk about the ever-growing Somethin' Pumpkin festival and some new data they've unearthed on growing pumpkins in Gaston County.

08/04/2021

Mark your October calendar for this year's Somethin' Pumpkin virtual festival with 3 pumpkin contests - cooking, decorating, and photography...something for the whole family!
For complete details: https://gaston.ces.ncsu.edu/annual-somethin-pumpkin-cooking-contest

07/19/2021

06/17/2021

So happy to work with such wonderful volunteers - Gaston County Extension & Community Association

04/30/2021

Three spots now available for the upcoming Matter of Balance Virtual workshop, which begins on Monday, May 3rd.

For details: Contact Linda Minges - [email protected] or 704.922.2127. Very popular workshop, call or email asap!