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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

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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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Master Gardener Volunteer Class

Published - March 25, 2021

NC State Extension Litter Spreader Calibration Demo — March 24, 2021 10:00am
Litter Spreader Calibration Demonstration

Published - March 3, 2021

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March Is National Living Well Month

Published - March 2, 2021

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Visit NC Farm App

Published - February 24, 2021

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Preparing for Winter Storms

Published - February 17, 2021

From: Food Safety
Small Farms Week March 21–27 — "35 Years: Resilience. Strength. Diversity." NC Extension
Small Farms Week

Published - February 11, 2021

About 548,000 people in North Carolina have coronary heart disease.
Heart Healthy Living

Published - January 28, 2021

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4-H Online 2.0

Published - January 27, 2021

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2021 Small Plant Sale

Published - January 26, 2021

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Pesticide Classes Available in February

Published - January 25, 2021

NCFGC 2021 Virtual Winter Conference — Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16; registration link
North Carolina Forage and Grasslands 2021 Virtual Winter Conference

Published - January 5, 2021

Flyer: Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting, January 12, 2021, 10 AM–Noon, hosted live via Zoom
Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting

Published - January 5, 2021

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Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm

Published - December 21, 2020

From: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
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Have You Herd? Livestock Meetings Will Be Offered Virtually

Published - September 9, 2020

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Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?

Published - May 4, 2020

From: Entomology
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Quality Hay Making Tips

Published - May 4, 2016

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2025 Small Fruit Plant Sale

Published - December 10, 0202

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