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From Garden to Pantry Series: 250 Years of Growing and Preserving

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Us!The Alexander County Cooperative Extension is excited to host a special educational series in honor of 250 years of American heritage, homegrown skills,…

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Blueberry Pruning Field Day 2026

Alexander County Cooperative Extension is excited to announce the return of our annual Blueberry Pruning Field Day! This year, the event will be held on Saturday, February 21st, at Campbell's Berry…

Flyer for 2026 Fruit Plant Sale - Order NOW for pickup on March 5-6th @ 151 W Main Ave. Taylorsville Place your order by contacting Cari Rosenbalm at 828-632-4451 or through email at cari_rosenbalm@ncsu.edu

Fruit Plant Sale 2026

Once again, it is time 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…

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…

Blueberry Pruning Field Day

Have your blueberry bushes been a little sparse the past couple of years? Have you every thought of pruning them but don't know how? Well, look no further than this great hands-on experience hosted…

Reduce or Substitute: Recipes for a Better Health

Struggling to keep eating healthy? Want to cut down on the salt and sugar but can’t? Smart substitution can help you develop a healthier eating pattern. A healthy diet consists of meals low in fat,…

Winner of the 2021 Alexander County Apple Dessert Contest

Everyone has their own favorite apple dessert but all of our Alexander County Apple Dessert Contest Judges can say that it was a touch pick this year for the best Apple Dessert. The Contest showcase…

Extension to Carry on Tradition of Apple Contest

The apple is more than just an icon for Alexander County. Apples can be seen in our county emblem, is celebrated throughout the year, and represent one of the top agricultural commodity for our…

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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…