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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 diets of both humans and livestock. Check out these interesting NC Wheat Facts and try the…

Calling All Backyard Gardeners and Pollinator Enthusiasts!!

Next week is National Pollinators Week, June 20th - 26th. In honor of all our wonderful and hardworking pollinators, I will be posting pictures of various pollinators throughout the week on our…

Home Food Processor Class

Are you interested in producing and selling baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, dried mixes, etc. from your home? Not sure where to begin? A class was held in March for those interested and it was…

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2022 Alexander 4-H Summer Opportunties

Are you looking for some fun activities for your children to participate in this summer? Alexander 4-H is offering a wonderful lineup of programs that will include fun, educational and did we say…

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Save Money, Make Memories: Budgeting Tips for Valentine's Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, and no amount of money can stop me from loving you? Or can it? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s easy to push that monthly budget over. According to…

Getting the Most Out of Your Valentine's Day Bouquets

If your love language is receiving flowers, then one of the best days is coming up soon! Receiving flowers has been proven to provide many health benefits and I think everyone is in need of some…

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Tips to Reduce Identity Theft

Advances in technology has allowed people to do so much more than we could ever imagine from the comfort of our own homes. From basic chores such as ordering groceries to the most complicated…

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

It is time again to start ordering your fruit plants and trees. The N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center is now taking orders and will until sold out. Please know that the earlier you…

Cooperative Extension Program Helps With Food Insecurity

Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. Within Alexander County, 14% of the total population suffer from food insecurity (County Health Rankings). Food Insecurity can be defined in two…

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Alexander County Farmers Market

The Alexander County Farmers Market is starting back on Saturday, June 12, 2021,from 8 a.m.–noon! We will be located at the old hospital in town (180 NC-16 Taylorsville, NC) every Saturday *weather…