Alexander 4-H has been busy with club meetings, after school programming and community events. For a recap of events and to see what upcoming events 4-H will be offering, please click the newsletter link below:
The March Edition is now available. For more information on March and April's garden tasks and what to be on the look out for click the link below. This months newsletter also includes upcoming events along with several horticulture educational topics. If you find this newsletter helpful and you would like to receive it each month contact Cari Mitchell at cari_mitchell@ncsu.eduto be added to the mailing
list.
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 phone calls our office has received. The sting of the fire ant is painful to both humans and animals. They can also cause damage to equipment in the field or by chewing and damaging wires.
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, sugar, and salt and high in fiber, whole grains, and lots of fruits and vegetables. However, following these guidelines can be a bit harder to do especially if you’re eating out, on the go, or simply have a busy work life.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local
governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
