Alexander County Cooperative Extension

06/05/2026

Don't forget to come out and get you canner lid tested at ACE Hardware from 1-3 PM today.

05/29/2026

Thought for this Friday....Alexander County is blessed with a great spread of items available right here in our county. Looking over the different post this week our farmers and greenhouses have been sharing. They are working hard to give us the best. Keep up the good work!! To you consumers shop local, Alexander County has a variety right here at your back door.

05/28/2026

Hopefully the rain we have received lately has you seeing changes in your vegetable garden you worked so hard to put in the ground. Soon all your hard work will be well spent in harvesting the great produce you look forward to so much in the summer months. Now comes time to put them away for the fall and winter. Make sure before you begin canning you take extra measures to have those canners tested.

05/28/2026

Our next session in our From Garden to Pantry: 250 Years of Growing and Preserving series will be quiet interesting if you like working outside in your gardens and lawn. Bring a lunch and come learn what pests you may find and how to beat the damage some bring. To learn more about this session you can email Cari Rosenbalm at [email protected] or call 828-632-4451. Please register in advance.

05/28/2026

05/17/2026

We are bursting with pride for our amazing Alexander County 4-H Grill Billies Food Challenge Team! These incredible kids just took 1st Place at the Dinah E. Gore Food Challenge, and they are officially heading to Texas Food Challenge.

For the last six months, this team has poured their hearts, time, and energy into practicing, and all that hard work completely paid off. Talk about cooking under pressure: they were handed a mystery ingredient (eggs!) and given just 40 minutes to create a masterpiece. Not only did they whip up a spectacular "Hillbilly Frittata," but they also delivered a stellar presentation proving their expertise in food safety, nutrition, preparation, and dietary guidelines. They absolutely rocked it!

Please join us in giving these phenomenal kids a massive shout-out when you see them. You cooked, you competed, and you conquered! We could not be prouder! Let’s go, Grill Billies!

05/14/2026

🍎Sponsor the Apple City Livestock Throwdown🍎

We are looking for sponsors to help make this event a success for our youth exhibitors and the livestock community. Your support helps provide awards, prizes, and an unforgettable experience for exhibitors!

Sponsorship Levels:
🟡 Golden Delicious Sponsor — $500
🟢 Granny Smith Sponsor — $250
🔴 Red Delicious Sponsor — $100

If you or your business would like to support the next generation of livestock exhibitors, we would love to partner with you! Please message us for more information!

Thank you for supporting youth in agriculture! 🌟

05/14/2026

The farmers market is a great place to meet your local vendors, support their businesses and your community, and spend the afternoon with family or friends! 😊