Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together (LIFT) Program Starting January 2020
Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Training (LIFT) is a strength-training program for aging, previously sedentary or insufficiently active men and …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Worried the 2019 Holidays Will Weigh You Down?
Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many …
Falling for Local Foods Series Coming Up!
We are excited to announce our upcoming “Falling For Local Foods” series coming up in November and December. We …
Taco Thursday Local Food Demo
Taco Tuesday is “all the rage” right now but why limit the taco craze to Tuesdays? To help you …
Cream of Broccoli Soup Local Food Demo
With the official First Day of Fall 2019 a little over 2 weeks away, it will be here before …
More in My Basket Helps Reduce Hunger
More In My Basket (MIMB) is a program developed at NC State Extension that helps reduce hunger by connecting North …
Bacon Peach Panini Local Food Demo
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., N.C. Cooperative Extension agents will be at the Farmer’s Market …
Families Address Opioid Misuse in Montgomery County
Troy, N.C. – Helping parents and youth learn the risks of substance abuse, how to identify warning signs, and …
Empowering Youth and Families Program Community Event Coming Up!
The Empowering Youth and Families Program with North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County will be sponsoring a Community …
Teriyaki Burger Slider Local Food Demo
National Hamburger Day is fast approaching and to celebrate, the staff of Cooperative Extension is hosting a Local Food …
Vegetable Lettuce Wrap Local Food Demo
June is FRESH Fruit and Vegetable Month. A few of those that are in season include beets, blackberries, blueberries, …
Students Learn to Prepare Healthy Foods
With summer coming quickly, many middle school students will be spending long hours at home alone, while caregivers are …
Strawberry Buttermilk Shortcake Local Food Demo
May is National Strawberry Month and to celebrate, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County is hosting a local food …
Farmer's Market Opening Day Local Food Demo
Thursday, April 18th is OPENING DAY 2019 for the Montgomery County Farmer’s Market and Cooperative Extension will be on …
2019 Montgomery County Farmer's Market Grand Opening
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County is proud to announce the 2019 Grand Opening of the Montgomery County Farmer’s …
March is Living Well Month
Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
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This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …