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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 …
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Location: Campbell’s U-Pick Blueberry Farm GPS Address: 27 Tracy Bolick Lane, Hickory NC 28601 Speaker: Bill …
N.C. Cooperative Extension in the Kitchen Winter Series
Check out these upcoming workshops and register before it is too late: December 17, 2019 – Instant Pot for the …
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 …
December Garden Calendar
See the video below for the Alexander County December Garden …
Firewise Workshop
Are you ready for a wildfire? The Firewise program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages …
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 …
Honey Bee Swarms
Honey bees often swarm in the spring and early summer when their population increases rapidly and conditions inside the …
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The biennial Alexander County Household Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the County Administration …
2018 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program
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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 …
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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