Alleghany County Cooperative Extension

09/02/2026

September 5th!

09/01/2026

🌱🚜 Tackling w**ds without chemicals

Farmers and gardeners from across North Carolina gathered at N.C. A&T’s Organic W**d Management Field Day to learn practical, research-based strategies for controlling w**ds without synthetic chemicals. Participants explored equipment demonstrations, organic pest management techniques, plasticulture, and integrated w**d management approaches while connecting with fellow growers.

The event, hosted by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, highlighted the power of hands-on learning and farmer-to-farmer collaboration. 🌿🤝

Read more: https://caes.news/organic-w**d-management-chemical-free-tips/

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09/01/2026

Grasses and wildflowers might look like "just w**ds," but they're doing serious work: feeding bobwhite quail, sheltering rabbits, and giving butterflies and turkey poults a place to thrive. 🌿
Our Working With Wildlife publication breaks down simple, low-cost ways to grow and maintain herbaceous cover on your land.
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/herbaceous-plants-for-wildlife

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's Sustainable Agriculture Conference is a unique, authentic professional development event bringing together small-scale farmers, backyard gardeners and homesteaders, locavores, food systems changemakers, educators, and community leaders from across the regi...

08/25/2026

🎡 Mark your calendars! The fair is back Sept 17–20! 🎟️

Get ready for four days of non-stop fun! We’ve got carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibition hall displays, and all your favorite fair treats. Bring the whole family—you won't want to miss this! 🍿✨

📞 Questions? Give the Extension Office a call at (336) 372-5597.

🎡✨ The countdown is on — the Alleghany Agricultural Fair is coming to town September 17-20, 2026! 🎉

There are so many great things going on, you won't want to miss the fun. . . . carnival rides, live music, exhibition entries, livestock shows and much, much more. 🎶🎨🎪🍪🐑🐓

It’s time to show off your hard work and creativity! 🥧🌻🐇
‼Bring your exhibition entries to the Emerson Black Building on Monday, Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to be entered for your chance to win a blue ribbon🌟

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the tradition — we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on! 🎪🌼🍎🥕🌽🍯

All information can be found: https://alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-alleghany-agricultural-fair/

Contact the office with any questions @ 336-372-5597‼👈🏻

08/21/2026

Planning your fall garden? Don’t miss these August gardening tips! Wondering when to plant your fall vegetables? Not sure if it’s time to submit a soil sample? Or looking for helpful lawn care tips for August?

The August Garden Tips from the Alamance Gardener have answers to these questions and more! Get helpful seasonal advice for your garden, lawn, and landscape.

Source (Alamance Gardener August 2022): https://alamance.ces.ncsu.edu/news/alamance-gardener-august-2022/

Have gardening questions? Reach out to the Master Gardener Info Line at (336) 570-6740 or [email protected]. They’re happy to help!

08/21/2026

Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding to help support their large animal practices.

The Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement funding opportunity is available to veterinarians who practice in one of the 70 North Carolina counties with a population of 100,000 or fewer and who spend at least 30% of their patient care providing large animal veterinary services. Applications are open now through Oct. 14th!

Learn more: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/08/04/large-animal-healthcare-enhancement-fund-accepting-applications