The North Carolina Cattlemen's Conference will be held in Hickory, NC beginning Friday, February 21st through Saturday February 22nd. The theme for this year's conference is "Managing Resources for a Long Life of Farming." One of the featured speakers is Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Colorado State University with a focused talk on Sustainability in Beef Production. Dr. Chris Teutsch, University of Kentucky will discuss Optimizing the Use of Existing Forage Resources and other topics will be Bull Selection for Sustained Success and Harvesting a Successful Calf Crop – From Breeding to Newborn Calf Management. For more information or to register visit: https://www.nccattle.com/news-events/annual-conference
Green Thumb Gazette Newsletter
The January edition is now available. For more information on January and February 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 Rosenbalm atcari_rosenbalm@ncsu.eduto be added to the mailing list.
It is time again 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. There are some new items this year as well as some we have offered previous years.
Please know that the earlier you place your order the better chance we will be able to complete your request. Plants will be available for pickup on March 13, 2025.
To check current availability or to place your order, please call our office at 828-632-4451 or email Cari Rosenbalm at cari_rosenbalm@ncsu.edu..
Alexander 4-H Update
Alexander 4-H has been busy with club meetings, after school programming and community events. For a recap of events please click the newsletter link below.
Also, in the February newsletter you will see when 4-H Clubs are meeting and other opportunities to get involved in 4-H.
Click on the link below for more information and to view the full newsletter:
4-H Club Spotlight: Alexander 4-H Livestock Club meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Alexander County Service Center Their club educational meetings focus on topics related to livestock and how to care for animals, they also include fun activities, such as, line dancing lessons given in January. If you would like more information on this club or other 4-H clubs and opportunities, please email DJ Salyer at dj_salyer@ncsu.edu or call 828-632-3125.
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.
