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Meat Rabbit Production

Interested in raising rabbits for meat? Learn how to raise healthy, productive rabbits efficiently—whether you’re producing for your family …

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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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Ruminant Nutrition 101

Feeding livestock doesn’t have to be complicated! This class is perfect for small-scale farmers and livestock owners who want …

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Herd Immunity Workshop

Herd Immunity Workshop Join local livestock health professionals for an, hands-on workshop designed to help you protect your herd. Learn …

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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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Pasture Ecology Field Day

Pasture Ecology Field Day Date: July 18, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Porter Farms, 4455 Mt Pleasant Rd S, Concord, NC 28025 Register …

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