Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
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Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
National Egg Day – June 3, 2021
Egg consumption by humans dates back to the beginning of agriculture during the Neolithic Age, so a really long …
Expressive Arts Showcase: 4-H Partners With Local Businesses
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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Cabarrus 4-H Summer Fling!
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
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4-H Expressive Arts Contest
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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!
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4-H Officers and Adult Program Volunteers Needed
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New Organic Lawn Care Guide
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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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