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Cabarrus Spring Plant Sale

Fruit Plants & Native Pollinator Friendly Perennials! Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner. You can add …

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Forage Testing

Understanding what’s in your hay or silage is one of the most valuable steps you can take toward improving …

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Extension Fall Programs News

CONCORD, N.C. – The N.C. Cooperative Extension is launching its Fall 2025 Programs with a variety of offerings for all …

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Fall Armyworms: Start Scouting Now!

Last year, Cabarrus County—and much of North Carolina—saw a major outbreak of Fall Armyworms. These pests can cause rapid …

No Till Seed Drill Demonstration

The Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to a hands-on no-till seed drill demonstration to learn how …

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NC Hay Finder Tool

NC State Extension, with the generous financial support of NC Farm Bureau and NC Cattlemen’s, has launched a new …

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Grapes and Berries for the Garden

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Soil Acidity and Liming: Basic Information for Farmers and Gardeners

An introduction to soil acidity and liming for farmers and gardeners to increase crop income …

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Bud Mites in Blueberries

Blueberry bud mites (Acalitus vaccinii) are tiny, microscopic mites in the family Eriophyidae that can …

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

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Sales Tax: Exemptions for Farm Product Sales

Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also …

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Neighbor Complaints: The Basics of North Carolina's Right to Farm and Bona Fide Farm Zoning

Though impossible to measure the incidence of neighbor complaints against farmers, North Carolina public policy …

Disease Control

This publication covers disease control in a variety of crops.

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Plant Growth Regulators

This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.

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