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Three people standing among grapevines talking while inspecting vine leaves

Plant Sciences Initiative Multispectral Scanner Cohort 2025-26

In 2025–26, Agent Owen worked with the N.C. PSI Extension Agent Network to explore multispectral scanning for early plant disease detection. The project built strong research–Extension partnerships…

NC Agromedicine Institute logo; CPR AED FIRST AID; FREE training by Montgomery County Cooperative Extension

Montgomery AG CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Course + Respirator Fit Testing

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Montgomery County and the N.C. Agromedicine Institute for a FREE CPR, First Aid, and AED Defibrillator certification course. This essential lifesaving training is open…

Three people standing in a yard holding wrapped Christmas trees and a wreath

Montgomery County 4-H Christmas Greenery Sale

We are so excited to announce the 2025 Christmas Greenery Sale from Montgomery County 4-H. Get ready to decorate your home and feel festive while you are supporting local youth and Western NC. The…

Rows of potted yellow and red chrysanthemums lined on ground at a nursery field

Support Montgomery County 4-H at Our Mum Sale September 30th

Montgomery County 4-H is holding a Mum Sale Fundraiser to support youth programming. All of the beautiful mums available for purchase are from Parson's Farm LLC in Candor. Each one is a 9-inch potted…

Horticulture & Forestry Needs Assessment Montgomery County; QR code; forms.gle/MmZGF7vNJpoiSr2Y6

2025 Horticulture and Forestry Needs Assessment

Hello!I need for your help with my N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center needs assessment. The survey takes only 3-5 minutes to complete and your input will directly guide the programs…

Hand holding a ripe peach on a leafy peach tree branch

Peach Growers - Montgomery County, NC

'Winblo' and other cultivar historyThe 2025 Peach season is here, bringing the sweet, juicy flavor of summer to North Carolina. While many enjoy this classic treat, few realize our state grows a…

Taste of Montgomery poster — Farm-to-Table Oct 24, 2025, Montgomery County, NC, 5–8 PM

2025 Annual Taste of Montgomery Farm-to-Table Dinner

Indulge in the Flavors of Your Community at the Annual Taste of Montgomery Farm to Table Dinner!Join us for an evening supporting our local farmers! Savor the freshness of locally sourced ingredients…

Montgomery County Agricultural & Craft Fair & Chicken Show — Sept 5, 4–7 pm, 200 Glen Rd, Troy NC

2025 Montgomery County Agricultural & Crafts Fair & Chicken Show

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center will be hosting an Agricultural & Crafts Fair & Chicken Show on Friday, September 5th from 4-7 pm.A food trucks will be present for the evening.…

Children on stage holding ribbons and medals in front of US and 4‑H flags

Sign-Up for County Level Presentations With Montgomery County 4-H!

It is the time of year to sign-up for 4-H Presentations!Montgomery County 4-H 2025 County Activity Days will be Monday, May 12th and Tuesday, May 13th and will take place at the Extension Office 203…

Montgomery 4-H Bee Box Design Competition; submit to ANNA_HAMILTON@NCSU.EDU

Bee Box Design Competition and Free Painting Workshop

Montgomery County 4-H is excited to announce a partnership with the Montgomery County Beekeepers to make some beautiful homes for busy bees! We are hosting a Bee Box Design Competition for all…