News From Alexander County Center

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March Garden Calendar

Published - January 26, 2022

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Managing Winter Weeds

Published - January 5, 2022

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2022 Alexander / Caldwell Counties Master Gardener Classes

Published - January 5, 2022

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February Garden Calendar

Published - January 5, 2022

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2022 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Alexander County Plant Sale

Published - December 7, 2021

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January Garden Calendar

Published - December 1, 2021

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NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference 2022

Published - December 1, 2021

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2021 Dairy Holiday Photo Contest

Published - December 1, 2021

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Frost vs Freeze

Published - November 15, 2021

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Forcing an Amaryllis Bulb

Published - November 15, 2021

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Get Your Soil Samples in NOW.....

Published - November 2, 2021

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Winner of the 2021 Alexander County Apple Dessert Contest

Published - November 1, 2021

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December Garden Calendar

Published - October 21, 2021

2019 Candy Apple Decorating Contestant
Extension to Carry on Tradition of Apple Contest

Published - October 6, 2021

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Caring for Your Fall Mums

Published - September 30, 2021

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November Garden Calendar

Published - September 29, 2021

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September/October Garden Calendar

Published - August 26, 2021

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Pesticide Recertification Classes Available in September

Published - August 25, 2021

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Central Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament

Published - August 17, 2021

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August Garden Calendar

Published - July 30, 2021

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Cooperative Extension Program Helps With Food Insecurity

Published - July 30, 2021

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Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunities Video

Published - July 22, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - July 21, 2021

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Forage Tour

Published - July 19, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - July 6, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - June 30, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - June 21, 2021

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June Is National Pollinator Month

Published - June 8, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - June 2, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - May 26, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - May 19, 2021

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Tree Fruit Seminar

Published - May 18, 2021

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Alexander County Farmers Market

Published - May 12, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - May 12, 2021

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Weed of the Week

Published - May 5, 2021

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Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?

Published - April 28, 2021

Scheduling for Med Mondays: Eating the Mediterranean Way; Dates are as follow: Monday June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, June 28th, July 12th, July 19th
Med Mondays: Eating the Mediterranean Way

Published - April 28, 2021

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2021 Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities for Youth

Published - April 26, 2021

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Pool Owners BEWARE!!

Published - April 26, 2021

Mud Management for Livestock Farms poster — April 6th 7pm; register: go.ncsu.edu/mud
Mud Management for Livestock Farms

Published - March 31, 2021

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