Montgomery County Master Gardener Interest Meeting
If you, or anyone you know of, are interested in gardening, learning more about the different aspects of horticulture, …
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.
2018 Grassroots Leadership Conference
N.C. A&T State University Cooperative Extension is hosting it’s annual Grassroots Leadership Conference on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from …
Safe Plates Class Scheduled for November
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the deadline to register for this class has passed without meeting the minimum number of students required. …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Families Fall for Fruit (Apple Butter Canning Workshop)
Calling all grandparents, parents, and kids! Anybody like apple butter? Sign your family up for this fun and interactive …
Annual Maternity Fair Coming Up!
Montgomery County’s annual maternity fair is coming up on Saturday, September 29th beginning at 10 a.m. at East Montgomery …
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