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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.…

Yellow prickly pear cactus bloom among green pads with spines

Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024

Drought Tolerant Plants Montgomery County and surrounding areas need rain. Some areas have not had precipitation since May. This has led to moderate drought conditions with lasting effects. It has…

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef…

Small Farms Week banner with slogan "New Paths to Profits" and dates March 24–30, 2024

Small Farms Week 2024

Small Farms Week is March 24 - 30 this year. The event is hosted by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T; University. This years theme is "New Paths to Profits". Held annually at the N.C. A&T; Farm…

Hardware store aisle with multiple glove displays and gardening supplies

Flora Fridays - February 16, 2024

Spring is Right Around the Corner… Are you prepared?The vernal equinox, or the beginning of spring, is March 19. The landscape is already starting to show signs. Trees are budding out, the grasses…

A woman stands with a horse.

Meet Your New Livestock and Field Crops Agent for Montgomery County, NC.

Hi everyone. My name is Emi Briggs. I am your new Livestock and Field Crops agent in Montgomery County. I am a Central, NC native and currently residing in Moore County with plans to be located in…

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair — Aug 25, 2023 4–7PM; Entry deadline Aug 24 8AM–6PM

2023 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Link to Printable Entry FormsLink to Printable BrochureMontgomery County Agricultural Fair – Entry Guidelines Friday August 25, 2023 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Located at:The Agricultural Center200 Glenn…

Two girls and an adult with a white horse at a barn doorway; shirt reads "4-H"

NEW Montgomery County 4-H Horse Club

Montgomery County 4-H has a NEW Club open to youth 5-18 interested in learning more about horses, or equine, if you'd like to use the scientific name!

Instructor holding PPE in front of slide reading "Personal Protective Equipment, Chapter 8."

2023 NC Pesticide Safety Schools

2023 Pesticide Safety Schools are available to those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for a school, please follow one of the links below. You can either…

Pesticide Applicator Exam & Study Session flyer, Feb 10; study 8–11am, exam 12:30–4:30pm

February 10: NC Pesticide Applicator Exam & Study Session

What: NC Pesticide Applicator ExamWhere: N.C. Cooperative Extension Office: 203 W. Main St. TroyWhen: Friday, February 10-Study Session 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Exam 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.What to Bring: ID,…