March Is National Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science has declared March as Living Well Month. Living well 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.
Small Farms Week
We are kick-starting our Small Farms Week Celebration with a canned food drive and submission of a farmer or …
Quarantine Valentine's
Virtual Heart-Healthy Dinner Cook Along & Bingo Friday, February 12, 2021, at 6 p.m. Does COVID-19 have you and your significant …
Heart Healthy Living
Have you ever had that feeling where your lose your breath for a few minutes, your palms starts to …
2021 Small Plant Sale
Each year we sell plants to support the different local programs that we provide to the county. Below is …
Celebrate Farm-City Week the Whole Month of November!!
Farm-City Week is celebrated during the month of November with the purpose to bring rural and city together to …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
September's Growing Your Pantry Series
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science. …
So Easy to Preserve
If you are preparing to preserve the harvest from your summer garden then you will want to purchase one …
Growing Your Pantry Series
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and …
Alexander County Offices to Reopen
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Alexander Farmers Market
Are you looking for a place to sell the vegetables and other items you harvest this summer from your …
MED Instead of MEDS Virtually
May is Med month–the Mediterranean pattern that is! Now’s the perfect time to start trying to eat healthy now that …
Seed Sharing Program for Families
We’re super excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our kids in Alexander County. Sign your child …
Live Radio Programs
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in order we are currently not able to do face-to-face programming. We would like …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many concerned and looking for resources. There are lots of resources out there through social …
Help Wanted! Volunteer Training for Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
2020 training dates are as follows: Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29 (Optional Field Trip Day) Wednesday, February 12, 19, 26 (Optional …
Apple Time!
The topic everyone is talking about here in Alexander County is the heatwave we are still experiencing. Fall is …
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 …
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
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20