Backyard Composting Class
Lauren Hill, Horticulture Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center, will be presenting a class on backyard …
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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 …
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