Apple Time!
The topic everyone is talking about here in Alexander County is the heatwave we are still experiencing. Fall is …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Big Dreams, Small Farms - Small Fruits Workshop
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Morning Session: 9 a.m.–noon, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center, 151 West …
May Safe Plates Class
What is Safe Plates? Safe plates is a food safety training course developed by NC State University. Certification is based …
2019 Small Plant Sale
Each year we sell plants to support the different local programs that we provide to the county. Below is …
MED Instead of MEDS
Series dates are as follows: January 29, 2019 February 5, 2019 February 26, 2019 March 5, 2019 March 26, 2019 April 2, 2019 Each class will …
2018 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program
What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer program is designed to engage residents …
2019 Alexander County Farmer's Market
We are excited to announce that the Alexander County Farmer’s Market will open on Saturday, June 22. It will …
Preserving the Harvest Series
Check out an upcoming series of classes Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family, & Consumer Science will be offering: For more …
Culinary Herb Container Workshop
Visit http://go.ncsu.edu/alexanderherbclass to register for the …
Basic Home Canning Workshop
Come learn the basics of home canning. See the flyer below for more …
Alexander County Extension Programs and Events
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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