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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Use the "Ask an Expert" link above the search box in the left menu column to submit a question to the Cooperative Extension staff here in Cabarrus County. Many answers to common questions can be found in the resources on this website, but if you need more details or have trouble finding what you're looking for, just "Ask an Expert." Questions are usually answered within about two business days. Please include your location with your specific question.

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Cabarrus County Center gives our county residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Cabarrus County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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Featured Content

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Litter Field Day February 3rd, 2012 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monroe, NC
	Information on litter and soil sampling, understanding analysis, litter record keeping, nutrient management and Spreader calibration demonstration. ... MORE

	2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School March 2nd, 2012 Roxboro, NC
	The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 according to Carl Cantaluppi, Area Horticulture Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Granville and Person Counties. THE DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 24, 2012. The school is designed to explore the art and science of growing and marketing specialty crops, and will feature many ideas for specialty crop growers to be successful in their ventures. This year�s school will ... MORE

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News

	The Produce Lady-Food Preservation Live Feed Posted July 19th, 2011 in Agriculture & Food
Food Experts Share Canning Tips....... MORE

Neal Kinsey - Soil Fertility Workshop
Posted July 7th, 2011 in Local Foods

Slow Food Charlotte is sponsoring a Soil Fertility Workshop presented by Neal Kinsey. Neal wrote the book Hands on Agronomy and has been a key speaker at Acres USA conferences for many years. He travels the world consulting farms and giving educational workshops. This spring Slow Food Charlotte started a Farmers Fund to bring educational forums to our sustainable farmers in North and South Carolina and beyond. This is the first of what we hope will be many farmer ... MORE

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