4-H Virtual Rocket Camp
Join the fun of building your own rocket at home and watching it launch virtually. Camp fee is free!!! …
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What Stage Are My Soybeans In? R1-R3
When soybeans start to flower we need to adjust management practices. Learn how to stage soybeans from R1 to …
Alexander County Offices to Reopen
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
North West Corn Research and Field Day Video
Want to learn more about NC State’s field research taking place in the NW Piedmont? If you grow corn, …
4-H Daily Spark Schedule June 1-5, 2020
Below is the schedule for the last week of 4-H Daily Spark: June 1 @ 10:30 a.m. – Spice Rub …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Alexander Farmers Market
Are you looking for a place to sell the vegetables and other items you harvest this summer from your …
Timing Wheat Harvest for Top Quality
When is the best time to harvest for top quality milling and baking wheat? Harvest timing and weather influence wheat …
Visit NC Farm App
The Visit NC Farm App has launched in Alexander County. Participating assets are: Alexander County Farmer’s Market, Campbell’s Blueberry …
FREE Online NCSU Horticulture Camp for High-School Aged Youth
Here is a great opportunity for high-school-aged youth that are interested in horticulture. Join an online, curated experience of NC State …
4-H Daily Sparks
Each day on the NC 4-H Facebook Page an educational program is given by an agent from across the …
NC 4-H Virtual Volunteer Training
NC 4-H State Office is offering training for 4-H Volunteers on May 30, 2020. This training is FREE and …
MED Instead of MEDS Virtually
May is Med month–the Mediterranean pattern that is! Now’s the perfect time to start trying to eat healthy now that …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Making Smart Soybean Replanting Decisions
Making the decision to replant soybeans can be a challenge. Knowing the facts about your existing soybean stand and …
Will COVID-19 Affect Meat Production?
Is it possible for the United States to see a shortage in meat in the coming months/year? Yes. We …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Preventing Seedling Diseases in Early Planted Soybeans
One of the things to consider, as we’re planting earlier soybeans, is the possibility of seedling disease and seed …
4-H Photo Contest
Alexander County 4-H Is Excited to Announce we are offering a Nature Photography contest. We are Encouraging kids to …
Seed Sharing Program for Families
We’re super excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our kids in Alexander County. Sign your child …