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From Garden to Pantry Series: 250 Years of Growing and Preserving

Published - February 11, 2026 Read
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Alexander County in Extreme Drought

Published - May 7, 2026 Read
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2026 Farmers Market Season!

Published - May 7, 2026 Read

News From Alexander County Center

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So Easy to Preserve Books Available

Published - May 7, 2026

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Free!! Canning Lid Testing Options

Published - May 7, 2026

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Let's Celebrate....May is National Beef Month!

Published - May 7, 2026

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2026 N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities

Published - March 17, 2026

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NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Become a Master Gardener Volunteer!!

Published - January 29, 2026

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Blueberry Pruning Field Day 2026

Published - January 29, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Upcoming Events

Alexander Beekeepers Meeting Monday | Jul 13 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM 151 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
Whisk it Up 4-H Club Meeting Tuesday | Jul 14 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM 151 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
Southern Grace 4-H Club Thursday | Jul 16 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM 151 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
Apple City Stitchers Meeting Monday | Jul 20 | 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM 151 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
Alexander County Master Gardener Meeting Tuesday | Jul 21 | 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
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News From NC State Extension

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Clinic Closed Independence Day

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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