
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 …
Due to COVID-19, in-person programming is limited & scheduling an appointment is encouraged. If you come inside please wear a face covering
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.
Farm-City Week is celebrated during the month of November with the purpose to bring rural and city together to …
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science. …
If you are preparing to preserve the harvest from your summer garden then you will want to purchase one …
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and …
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Are you looking for a place to sell the vegetables and other items you harvest this summer from your …
May is Med month–the Mediterranean pattern that is! Now’s the perfect time to start trying to eat healthy now that …
We’re super excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our kids in Alexander County. Sign your child …
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in order we are currently not able to do face-to-face programming. We would like …
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many concerned and looking for resources. There are lots of resources out there through social …
2020 training dates are as follows: Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29 (Optional Field Trip Day) Wednesday, February 12, 19, 26 (Optional …
The topic everyone is talking about here in Alexander County is the heatwave we are still experiencing. Fall is …
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 …
What is Safe Plates? Safe plates is a food safety training course developed by NC State University. Certification is based …
We have sold out of lots of plants. Items we still have available: Grapes, Asian Pears, Celeste Fig Trees. …
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 …
What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer program is designed to engage residents …
We are excited to announce that the Alexander County Farmer’s Market will open on Saturday, June 22. It will …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …