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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Margo shared with Lisa on Keep You in the Know how to build a basic packet meal for your family. To see ingredients and instructions CLICK HERE! Stay tuned for future updates!

Commissioner's Choice Awards Application being accepted now!

For more information please call the Extension Center. For a copy of the application please click HERE!

ServSafe Classes Coming Soon!!

There will be a ServSafe Class offered in Alexander County starting on March 27. If you are interested or need more information please click HERE for a brochure.

4-H Photo Contest Form Available

Start gathering photos from 2011 and submit them for the contest. Individual with the most points will receive a CAMERA! Wow! So bring on the pictures!

For a entry form and rules click on the camera!

4-H Small Fruit Plant Sale

Items Available:

Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Figs, Apple Trees, Cherry Trees, Fig Trees, Asian Pear Trees, Asparagus

For more detail on each variety Click HERE

For an order form Click HERE

Eat Smart-Move More-Weigh Less

Come join in on the fun, informative, exciting experience while becoming a healthier you with Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less.

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Take A Quick Survey

North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center, is conducting a survey of citizens to help direct the educational programs/services offered by our department. A total of 18 questions are included in the survey. Please take time to submit your input.

To take the Survey click HERE!

Pledge to buy local foods for the 10% Campaign

The 10% Campaign encourages consumers to commit 10 percent of their existing food dollars to support local food producers, related businesses and communities. The 10% Campaign is working statewide to promote North Carolina's farmers, foods communities and businesses, educate consumers, decision makers and the media, and collaborate further with the many influential organizations and initiatives already in the field and those just beginning to bloom. Cooperative Extension will work with CEFS, community leaders, farmers, businesses, local governments, parents, teachers and students to promote the 10% Campaign, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation.

Garden Tips Calendar

Month-by-month guide to planting, fertilizing, pruning and more.

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Alexander County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Alexander County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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	2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School March 2nd, 2012 Roxboro, NC
	The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 according to Carl Cantaluppi, Area Horticulture Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Granville and Person Counties. THE DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 24, 2012. The school is designed to explore the art and science of growing and marketing specialty crops, and will feature many ideas for specialty crop growers to be successful in their ventures. This year�s school will ... MORE

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Winter Damage
Posted May 5th, 2010 in Lawn & Garden

Winter DamagePosted April 14th, 2010 in Lawn & Garden Some of us were not ready for the warm weather this past couple of weeks and some of the plants were not ready either. We have noticed some of the local Leyland cypress trees are turning brown – usually not the entire tree, just a few branches or maybe the top portion of the tree. If you look closely, the browning starts at the tips and ... MORE

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