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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

2012 Montgomery County 4-H

Plant Sale Has Begun!

Click here for Description List and Order Form.

For more information contact the 4-H office at 910-576-6011

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Join Us In Building a Legacy

Interested in being a volunteer and

Giving back to your Community?

Join the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Staff as they host an Extension & Community Association (ECA) interest meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at 12pm. Please RSVP by Friday, February 3rd. Lunch will be provided.

For more information contact:

Hayley Napier, Family & Consumer Science Agent

(910) 576-6011

203 West Main St., Troy NC 27371

hayley_napier@ncsu.edu

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The 2011 NC Peach Festival was a huge success. We had some great entries for the Peach Cooking contest just click on the more link for the names of the winners and their recipes. Keep checking back often for the 2012 Peach Cooking Contest Entry Form, if you are interested in entering your winning peach recipe next year.
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North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Litter Field Day February 3rd, 2012 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monroe, NC
	Information on litter and soil sampling, understanding analysis, litter record keeping, nutrient management and Spreader calibration demonstration. ... MORE

	Commercial Shiitake Mushroom Production February 3rd, 2012 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wadesboro, NC
	Targeting individuals/farms interested in commercial shiitake production. Must pre-register for this class. The class is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd from 3pm to 6pm at the Wadesboro Park located off Morven Rd.(from Morven Rd. turn on to Gatewood St. The instructor is Dr. Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen, Asst. Professor, Mushroom Biology and Biotechnology, NC A&T University. ... MORE

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News

National Radon Awareness Month
Posted January 20th, 2012 in Home & Family

January is "National Radon Awareness Month(NRAM). The purpose of NRAM isto draw attention to radon as a serious public health issue and moreimportantly to motivate Americans to take action to protect themselves fromradon health effects. Radon is a naturally occurring invisible, odorless gas that is harmlessly dispersedin outdoor air, but when trapped in buildings, can be harmful at elevated levels. Itis the second leading cause of lung cancer and is present in elevated levels inabout ... MORE

	Eat Smart, Move More Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge Posted November 23rd, 2011 in Health & Nutrition
Free Holiday Weight Maintainence Challenge!... MORE

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