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Man using drill to secure netting on large round hay bales in a grassy field

Forage Testing

Understanding what’s in your hay or silage is one of the most valuable steps you can take toward improving your herd’s nutrition, health, and efficiency. Forage testing allows producers to make…

Join the 2026 NC Farm School – South Central Region!

Are you ready to take your farm business to the next level? The North Carolina Farm School (NCFS) South Central program is designed to help beginning and transitioning farmers develop the skills,…

Fall plant sale flyer. Order by October 31.

Fall 2025 Extension Plant Sale

We are excited to offer the 2025 Fall Plant Sale!All orders must be placed online. We are not able to accept orders over the telephone or through the mail.Deadline to order is Friday, October 31;…

Fall Armyworms: Start Scouting Now!

Last year, Cabarrus County—and much of North Carolina—saw a major outbreak of Fall Armyworms. These pests can cause rapid and widespread damage to pastures and hay fields, so it’s important to start…

Cabarrus Livestock and Field Crops Program Assessment

We're gathering input from local farmers, producers, and agricultural stakeholders to help shape the future of livestock and field crop programs in Cabarrus County. Your voice matters! This survey…

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No Till Seed Drill Demonstration

The Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to a hands-on no-till seed drill demonstration to learn how no-till farming practices can improve soil health, reduce runoff, and…

NC Hay Finder Tool

NC State Extension, with the generous financial support of NC Farm Bureau and NC Cattlemen’s, has launched a new tool for connecting those needing hay with those who have hay to sell. The newly…

A farmer uses a tractor to tend to his field.

Upcoming Pesticide Classes

Join us for a pesticide training (Commerical, X, L, M, K, O, A, B, D, H)Friday Oct. 3 202510am-12pm.

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Pesticide Recertification Credit Workshop

Come join Livestock and Field Crops Agent Mackenzie Hall and Horticulture Agent Morgan Menaker at the Cabarrus County Extension Office on June 9th from 11:00am to 1:00pm.2 Credits will be offered…

SOIL Shop flyer. Bring a soil sample in a Ziplock plastic bag, and we will screen it for lead! Our partners will be there to share information on: Safe gardening practices Composting/decomposers Water conservation Native plants Paper trash bags for yard w

SOIL Shop, City of Concord

Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Cabarrus County, the Concord Wildlife Alliance, Soil and Water Conservation and so many others at this first-of-its-kind event in the City of Concord at Les…