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Follow Cabarrus Cooperative Extension on Twitter!

Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension FINALLY has Twitter! You can stay up to date on all the current happenings, and receive daily Cooperative Extension nuggest by following our Twitter feed.  Simply visit the link below MORE »Posted: 5/3/13

Local Food: What’s in season right now?

Did you know that by eating locally produced food, you put 47% more money back into the community?  Did you also know, that not all produce is available everywhere, all the time?  So, you MORE »Posted: 10/30/12

Apple Recipes using delicious North Carolina Apples

This recipe is a great way to introduce North Carolina apples to your family. Apple Crisp from Cook Smart, Eat Smart This is a wonderful, lower-fat substitute for apple pie. Leave the peel on MORE »Posted: 10/30/12

Getting Kids to Eat Broccoli!

Getting Kids to Eat Broccoli! Broccoli has a bad rap with kids but there are many ways to entice their tiny palates. If you have a finicky eater, give these suggestions a try: • MORE »Posted: 10/30/12

Camping

What will we do at camp? MORE »Posted: 7/2/12

Wonderful Watermelons!

One of the most wonderful fruits of summer is the watermelon. You can find these sweet, seasonal melons at just about every farmers market and roadside stand across North Carolina from June into September. MORE »Posted: 7/2/12

Buy Local Food!

Buy Local, Buy Fresh! By Deborah G. Bost, County Extension Director America’s interest in local foods and sustainable small farms is on the rise as society becomes more aware of the benefits of local MORE »Posted: 7/2/12

Piedmont Farmer’s Market

Looking for fresh, local food? MORE »Posted: 5/3/12
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EVENTS View All
Visit Artistic Adventurers Extension & Community Association ClubTue May 21, 2013 Today
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Where:
NC Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, 28027
— 4 hours ago
Help for Farmers, Rural Residents, Private and Commerical GrowersWed May 22 - Thu May 23, 2013 Where:
USDA-Farm Service Center-Cabarrus/Mecklenburg Office, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, NC 28027
— 8 hours away
Learn Beginning Farming ONLINEWed May 22 - Thu May 23, 2013 Where:
NC Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, NC 28027
— 8 hours away
Piedmont Farmers "Downtown Concord Tailgate Market" OpenWed May 22, 2013
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where:
24 Market Street, Concord, NC 28025
— 19 hours away
4-H Clubs and Youth Programs In Cabarrus CountyThu May 23 - Fri May 24, 2013 Where:
Clubs meet at various times, locations and dates throughout the county. Call office at 704/920-3310 for schedule
— Tomorrow
Join ECA Clubs with Passion for Learning & SharingThu May 23 - Fri May 24, 2013 Where:
Clubs vary locations, meeting times and locations. Call Pam Outen, Extension Agent at 704/920-3310
— Tomorrow
Visit NEW Piedmont Farmers' Market at Afton VillageThu May 23, 2013
4:00 AM - 7:00 AM Where:
Afton Village Farmers Market, The Plaza at Afton Village, off of George Lyles Blvd
— Tomorrow
Soil Sampling Kits Available M-FFri May 24, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where:
N.C. Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, NC 28027
— 3 days away
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