Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension / 4-H

Join us for Tomato and Salsa Canning Workshop?

Register for July 2 at 10am: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/cabarrus-county/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjY3OTI=

Register for July 13 at 6pm: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/cabarrus-county/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyNjY4MDk=

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely canning acidified foods, such as tomatoes, salsa, and pickles at home. This hands-on class will cover foods that need to be acidified to be processed using a boiling water canner, equipment needs, and safe tested recipes.

Date and Time:
July 2nd, 10:00am - 12:30pm
July 13th, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Location:
The Pamela C Outen Teaching Kitchen
715 Cabarrus Ave West
Concord, NC 28027

Registration Fee:
$20.00, includes supplies

Accommodation Requests: Persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by June 17th to Suzanne Doad, 704-920-3310 or [email protected]

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Had so much fun teaming up with Rowan County Cooperative Extension, Rowan Farm Bureau, and Cabarrus Farm Bureau to make this event such a success! Thanks to everyone who came out to support local agriculture!

ECA Travel Club Trip

The Educational Travelers Club invites you to join them in a trip to Greenville, SC on Thursday, June 18th. They are planning to depart from the Extension Office at 8:00 AM and return around 6:30-7:00 PM. The cost of the trip is $55 for members and $58 for non-members and includes roundtrip motorcoach fare and a tour of Downtown Greenville with a tour guide who will speak on various local places, including an 1800's carriage factory, the original Duke's Mayonnaise factory, the Riverwalk, early textile mills, Einstein connections, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum, and other places of interest. Lunch will be on your own at Gather GVL, a group of restaurants that serves everything from burgers and chicken to Japanese food, Mexican food, and even lobster rolls. There are 20 seats remaining and registration ends on June 4th. To register, mail your completed registration form with a check made payable to "Educational Travelers" to Judy McClendon, 2521 Centergrove Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. If you have any questions, please call Darlene Davis at 704-244-0366.

Contact Suzanne Doad at [email protected] to receive a copy of the registration.

Join us for our DIY Terrarium Workshop!

Register at: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/cabarrus-county/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM2NjAwOTc=

Create Your Own Self-Sustaining Mini Ecosystem!

Join us for a hands-on DIY Terrarium Workshop, where you'll learn how to design and build your very own closed terrarium—a beautiful, low-maintenance miniature world perfect for any space!

Each participant will receive:
✨ A glass jar with a built-in light lid
🌱 A selection of terrarium-friendly plants
🌿 Fresh moss and natural decorative elements
🪱 A colony of springtails (beneficial microfauna) to help keep your ecosystem clean
💧 All necessary materials and guidance to create your very own living terrarium

This workshop is perfect for plant lovers, beginners, and anyone who enjoys creative, eco-friendly crafts. You'll leave with a self-sustaining terrarium that’s as beautiful as it is functional!

Date: June 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Location: 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027
Cost: $40.00

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Meet the Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Summer Interns! We are so excited to have them join us this summer!

Hi! My name is Emily Ward, and I am a sophomore at North Carolina State University majoring in Agricultural Business Management with minors in Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Economics. I’m originally from Stanly County and have been involved in agriculture for years through FFA leadership, livestock evaluation, and hands-on farm experience caring for a variety of animals. I currently serve as an Agriculture and Resource Economics Ambassador at NC State and am passionate about agricultural advocacy, leadership, and community involvement. This summer, I’m excited to serve Cabarrus County through North Carolina Cooperative Extension and North Carolina A&T State University while continuing to grow my knowledge and passion for the agriculture industry!

If you see them in the office or out in the field make sure to stop and say hello!

Meet the Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Summer Interns! We are so excited to have them join us this summer!

Hello, my name is Josie Bodine, and I am so excited to be serving as the 2026 NC State Summer Intern here at Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County. I recently moved down from Indiana, where I am wrapping up my degree in Elementary Education at Butler University.
My background includes working as a substitute teacher, serving as a summer intern for Purdue Extension Parke County, and spending 10 years as a dedicated 4-H member. I am eager to apply these experiences this summer and further develop my teaching abilities.
After this summer, I will head back to Indiana for my final year of school and student teaching, with my goal of moving right back to the Concord area permanently after graduation to begin my career as a teacher.

If you see them in the office or out in the field make sure to say hello!

Are your chickens feeling the heat? 🐔☀️

Heat stress can quickly impact flock health and egg production. Watch for signs like panting, wings held out, low activity, and pale combs.

Help your birds stay cool by providing fresh water, shade, electrolytes if needed, and clean, dry bedding.

Questions about managing your flock this summer? Reach out to Sarah Newman, Livestock and Field Crops Agent, for local guidance.

Seeking an intern for the Fall/Spring of 2026-2027!

Application Deadline: August 1st

Job Description
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LoSu_mb2g29n7rJHvsO8RHoneYYMOKog3OleUmnt7Pc/edit?usp=sharing

Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OBx-rqC2ey4e8alQEzIhPdFdiGAFT9wkUShzAG8AGG0/edit

⚾🌾 Join us for Agriculture Night at the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! 🌾⚾

Come celebrate the heart of our community with a night dedicated to agriculture, local farmers, and our future ag leaders! Bring the family out to Atrium Health Ballpark on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a fun evening of baseball and community support. 🚜🌽

Hosted in partnership with Rowan and Cabarrus Farm Bureau, this special event will help support our local FFA chapters, with proceeds benefiting the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Atrium Health Ballpark
May 26, 2026
7:00 PM EDT

Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Agriculturenight21

Come cheer on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers while celebrating the agriculture industry that keeps our communities growing! 🌱⚾

Join us for Farm Tour Friday!

Come explore the heart of local agriculture with Cabarrus Cooperative Extension at Midland Farms on Friday, May 29th at 10:30 AM! Meet local farmers, learn where your food comes from, and see firsthand how agriculture helps shape our community.

Whether you’re passionate about farming, love supporting local agriculture, or just want a fun Friday outing, we’d love to see you there! 🌱🐄

Midland Farms – Midland, NC
Friday, May 29th
10:30 AM

Register here: https://mayfarmtourfriday.eventbrite.com

For questions, contact Sarah Newman at [email protected] or 704-920-3310.