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Alexander County Native Plant Sale

The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Alexander County Center will be hosting a native plant sale September 14–15, 2022 outside the …

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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

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