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 …
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.
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 29, 2018, beginning at 10 a.m. at East …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Teen Grilling Workshop
Do you know a teenager who is interested in learning to grill foods? Join us on Monday, August 13, …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
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