CONCORD, N.C. – The N.C. Cooperative Extension is launching its Fall 2025 Programs with a variety of offerings for all ages, focusing on agriculture, healthy lifestyles, and youth development. The programs, hosted by N.C. A&T State University and NC State University, will be held at 715 Cabarrus Ave W unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
Several key events are scheduled for the fall:- Creek Week will be held from September 21-27 and is hosted by Cabarrus Soil & Water.
- Our Extension Fall Plant Sale is scheduled, with pre-orders available online until October 31. You can find more information and place your order at go.ncsu.edu/cabarrusfallplantsale.
- Barrel Distribution (perfect for rain barrels) event will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cabarrus Brewing Company. Register Online
- Farm Tours will be held on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with locations varying. You can register for the tours at go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus.
Healthy LifestylesThe "Healthy Lifestyles" series includes several classes. Go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus
- Two classes on Seasonal Foods will be held: Winter Squash on September 29 from 5:30p to 7:30p (fee $15) and Repurpose Your Leftover Turkey on November 19 from 5:30p to 7:30p (fee $15)
- Soups and Pressure Canning class will be held on November 12 from 10a to 2p. The fee is $20.
Youth DevelopmentThe "4-H Youth Development" programs will offer hands-on experiences for children and teens. Register at go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus
- In October, the Youth Market will be on the 11th from 9 a.m. to noon, and Kids in the Kitchen: Italian Inspired will be on the 13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each class has a $10 fee for ages 8-18 and 8-13, respectively.
- Sewing 101 classes for ages 8-13 are scheduled for November 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class costs $35, with an option to either use your own machine or a borrowed one.
- The November Youth Market for ages 8-18 will be on the 8th from 9 a.m. to noon, with a $10 fee.
Plants & Horticulture
A number of gardening classes are also on the agenda, with most held at 715 Cabarrus Ave W. Topics include:- Fall Seed Start-up (Fee: $20)
- Garden Landscape (Fee: $15)
- Native Container Gardening (Fee: $10)
- Plant Propagation (Fee: $20)
- Alternative Lawn (Fee: $20)
Go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus
Animals & Agriculture
A number of Backyard Livestock Basics Classes are planned including:- Poultry (10/8)
- Small Ruminants (10/15)
- Dairy (10/22)
- Pork (10/29)
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
