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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…

Green-and-black striped caterpillar clinging to a thin plant stem

Flora Fridays - June 28, 2024

Insects in the Garden Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling through the garden? Many insects damage plants by feeding activity, but this is not always grounds for elimination. Most plants…

White Kousa dogwood bracts covering leafy shrub branches

Flora Fridays - June 14, 2024

June Roadside Flora Kousa dogwood - Cornus kousaWhile a boy scout, one of my favorite sights on campouts were dogwood blooms poking through the understory and forest borders. This native flowering…

Curly kale leaves coated with frost crystals

Frost/Freeze Alert for Montgomery County Oct 31 - Nov 2

The National Weather Service has forecasted upcoming frost and freeze conditions. Develop or review your cold weather protection plan for crops, pets and property now to take action before next…

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,…

2022 4-H Summer Adventures Registration

Montgomery County 4-H2022 Summer AdventuresRegistration Deadline: Friday, May 27, 2022*No Payment is Due at Time of Registration, Payment is Due by Thursday, June 9*4-H Summer Adventures is a program…

Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity

The deadline is fast approaching to apply for MHIC reimbursement. All applications and receipts must be submitted by March 31, 2022. The NC Farmwork Health Program and the NC Agromedince Institute…

Three wild boars foraging among corn cobs in a muddy field

Feral Hog Trapping Program

Each year feral swine cause about $1.5 billion in damages to agricultural crops, landscaping and historic sites nationwide. They also carry diseases that pose significant risk to livestock, humans…

Pesticide Disposal Day — Wed July 28, 10:00am–2:00pm, 200 Glenn Rd, Troy NC. Contact Kaitlyn Lamaster 910-576-6011

Montgomery County Pesticide Disposal Day

Improper disposal of pesticides pose a great threat to water supplies, so the appropriate disposal of chemicals is key in minimizing hazardous environmental impacts. Therefore, the N.C. Cooperative…