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Alexander County Pesticide Recertification: Aug 28 6–8pm 2V; Sept 3 2–4pm 2X (credits TBA)

Fall Pesticide Applicator Recertification

It’s that time of year again—our Fall Pesticide Recertification sessions are right around the corner! 📅 Session 1 – August 28th, 6–8 PMFocus: 2 credits in the V category 📅 Session 2 – September 3rd,…

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WNC - Hurricane Relief Efforts

The impact of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina is devastating, particularly for farmers. Many have lost homes, barns, fencing, equipment, livestock, and pastures, while hay supplies have…

Attention ALEXANDER COUNTY pesticide applicators: class 9/26 CANCELLED; moved to Mon Sept 30 6–8pm

Pesticide Class MOVED Due to Hurricane Helene

Due to the serious weather Alexander County may receive tomorrow, September 26th, the Private V Training pesticide recertification course is now CANCELLED and moved to Monday, September 30th from…

Fit Testing is $55 which includes medical clearance ; Per federal guidelines, fit tests will not be administered when facial hair protrudes under the respirator seal or extends far enough to interfere with the device's valve functions.

Respirator Fit Testing Event

If you work with pesticides that require respiratory protection on the label, you need to be fit-tested annually. Testing will be held on Jan. 24th at our office (151 W Main Ave. Taylorsville)…

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Control Fire Ants in Pastures, Hayfields and Barnyards

The days of saying “Alexander County does not have fire ants” are behind us. They are here, as evident by the large mounds you may be seeing along fence lines, pastures, or hayfields and the numerous…

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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…

NCFGC 2021 Virtual Winter Conference — Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16; registration link

North Carolina Forage and Grasslands 2021 Virtual Winter Conference

The North Carolina Forage and Grasslands 2021 Winter Conference will be held virtually this year. Topics to be covered and the dates are: January 26 - All About That Waste! February 2 - Creating Your…

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

Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting

The Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting will be held on January 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon. This meeting will be hosted live via Zoom. Below is a link for more information:Piedmont Winter Grains…