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Peach Growers - Montgomery County, NC

'Winblo' and other cultivar historyThe 2026 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…

White spherical flower cluster with surrounding green buds and glossy leaves

Flora Fridays - July 26, 2024

Native Plants for Pollinators Plant pollinators, crucial to the reproductive success of many flowering plants, play a fundamental role in ecosystems worldwide. Plant pollinators are animals such as…

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…

Soil Sampling and Soil Health Seminar flyer — April 5, 2024, 9am–12pm, Troy, NC

Soil Sampling and Soil Health Seminar

We are excited to be hosting a free Soil Sampling and Soil Health Seminar on April 5th, 2024 from 9 am -12 pm. The seminar will have several great guest speakers covering topics including how to take…

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…

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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…

Pesticide Disposal Day flyer — Nov 29, 2023, 10am–2pm; Agriculture Center, 200 Glen Road, Troy

Montgomery County Pesticide Disposal Day Nov. 29

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS;) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension,…

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…

NC State Red and White Week 2023 presented by Coca-Cola; three pumpkins with NC-themed carvings

Pumpkins! New World Record and Enjoying Pack Pumpkins

Halloween is drawing near, time for fall festivals, candy, final harvests and PUMPKINS. Did you know that a new world record for heaviest pumpkin was set this year? A whopper of a gourd, named…

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…