2019 Summer Fling Camps & Classes
Registration is now open for 2019 Summer Fling http://go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus For questions or accommodations, please contact your 4-H Agent at Tracy_Lecompte@ncsu.edu Now accepting applications …
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Backyard Composting Class
Lauren Hill, Horticulture Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center, will be presenting a class on backyard …
Winter Lawn Care for Tall Fescue
Have you aerated, re-seeded, fertilized, and established a healthy tall fescue lawn this season? If not, it is best …
Small Farms Workshop - Produce Safety Rule
What do small and medium scale produce farms need to know about the Produce Safety Rule? You may have heard …
2019 NC Agritunity Conference and Trade Show
Saturday, February 9, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m. Conference Hours 9 a.m. – …
Important Family and Consumer Science and ECA Reminders
Please note the following important reminders: *May is National MED Instead of Meds Month! Visit www.medinsteadofmeds.com for wonderful new Mediterranean recipes …
April 4-H Club Packet Is OUT! See All About Our Upcoming Programs!
Club Leaders will be receiving hard copies in the mail – but all are welcome to see what’s new …
Sign Up Now for County Activity Day Public Speaking & Presentations
County Activity Day will be held on May 24, 2018 at the Cabarrus County Extension Office. Sign up now …
Teens! Looks What 4-H Has for You!
Being a teen is a great time to explore many different opportunities to prepare for your future. 4-H has …
Farmer Market Legal Toolkit
The Toolkit was created in response to recurring questions from market managers. It is built around the three most …
2018 Train-the-Trainer Agritourism Workshop
The Economic Impacts Work Group of NC Extension’s Local Food Program Team is conducting a series of train-the-trainer one …
Generating Additional Farm Revenue Through Grants and Collaborations
Please join us for “Generating Additional Farm Revenue through Grants and Collaborations”, a 1-day workshop focused on 2 ways to …
2018 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training for Cabarrus County
If you are interested in gardening and would like to share your experience and education with others, ask yourself …
USDA Grant to Expand Fork to Farmer Films in NC
After six successful videos in 2016 communicating the importance of North Carolina farmer and chef relationships, the USDA has …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
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Uwharrie Region Selected for “Stronger Economies Together” Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C., July 6, 2017 – USDA Rural Development and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at NC State …
Carolina Demography: NC Municipal Growth, 2016 Annual Update
NC Municipal Growth, 2016 Annual Update The U.S. Census Bureau recently made its 2016 population estimates available, and the topline …
University of Minnesota Tourism Center Develops a Manual for Community Tourism
In the past several decades, tourism has evolved as a major economic development priority for many communities. Increasing consumer …
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