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For a family-friendly art walk, check out our 4-H Partners downtown Concord that are displaying our 4-H Expressive Arts …
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Volunteers have always been the key to success for Cooperative Extension. From its inception more than 100 years ago, …
Cabarrus 4-H Summer Fling!
Registration is now live for our summer activities! Join in the fun with your local 4-H youth and adult volunteers …
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting on May 12, 2021 eligible households will be able to access the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit funds to …
Cabarrus County 4-H Summer Leaders
Now accepting Summer Leader applications for youth ages 10+ to assist with our Summer Fling day camp program. See more …
4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Show your creative side – enter an item (or a dozen) into our Expressive Arts Contest. Entries are due …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
This is likely of interest to those who live on the coast and those with properties on the coast. …
Telehealth and Broadband Study in Western NC
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March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Getting Back to Face to Face 4-H Programs!
It’s time! I know some of you are super excited about getting back to face-to-face, in-person 4-H programs, club …
4-H Quaran-T-shirt Design Contest
T-shirt Design Challenge – Open to all Cabarrus 4-H Members Enrolling is easy – join today at …
It's 4-H Project Record Time!
Now is the time to be thinking about putting the finishing touches on your project records. Achievement Night will …
4-H Officers and Adult Program Volunteers Needed
Now is the time for youth to apply to be a County Council officer and adult to apply to …
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 …
New Organic Lawn Care Guide
We have posted a new “Organic Lawn Care Guide” publication. Natural or “organic” methods of lawn care can provide …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Hay Bale Decorating Fun
Hay Bale Decorating Contest Entries are due at this link by November 23, 2020, at noon. Please let register to participate …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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