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As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
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What is your favorite childhood memory? I recently asked a group of people that same question, and I heard …
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 …
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The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Montgomery County is hosting a FREE educational opportunity on Wednesday, November 6, …
Help for Your Holiday Budget
With the holiday season quickly approaching, families are starting to plan for all the traditions, foods, pictures, travel, and …
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We are excited to announce our upcoming “Falling For Local Foods” series coming up in November and December. We …
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Taco Tuesday is “all the rage” right now but why limit the taco craze to Tuesdays? To help you …
2019 Youth Livestock Show
The 2019 Montgomery County 4-H and Farm Bureau Youth Livestock Show was held on Saturday, August 24 at the …
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 …
Are You Financially Ready for a Disaster?
Natural disasters are very scary things and every family needs to be well prepared to deal with them- including …
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 …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
This has been a great year for our 4-H’ers in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! We had five counties and …
Popeye Power Smoothies at Star Elementary School
The research is clear – children who are healthier perform better in school academically and behaviorally. A healthy child …
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 …
Wildlife Magazine Photo Competition
The 15th Annual Wildlife In North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition is now underway. According to the NC Wildlife Commission’s website, …
All About Animals Summer Adventure
On Friday, July 12, 2019, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County hosted the All About Animals Summer Adventure program …
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