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With the holiday season quickly approaching, families are starting to plan for all the traditions, foods, pictures, travel, and …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Families Come Together to Make a Difference
Since January 2018, North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County has implemented the Empowering Youth and Families Program, designed …
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, …
Is Debt Weighing You Down?
Is debt weighing you down and limiting the funds you have to spend on other priorities? Have you ever …
Montgomery County 4-H Summer Adventures Program
Check out all of the great things going on this summer in Montgomery County 4-H! It’s hard to believe that …
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 …
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