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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.

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Safe Plates for Food Managers

Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This …

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2023 Fruit Plant Sale Information

SOLD OUT OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT BLACKBERRIES It is time again to start ordering your fruit plants and trees. The N.C. …

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Wheat Harvest Facts

Alexander County Farmers are finishing up the Wheat Harvest for 2022. Wheat has long been a staple in the …

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Scale Testing

If you buy, sell, or trade items based on weight, you need to have your scales certified annually. (Unless …

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Home Food Processor Class

Are you interested in producing and selling baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, dried mixes, etc. from your home? Not …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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