N.C. Cooperative Extension, Surry County Center

10/23/2026

Breast Cancer is a reality for many women. This October, let's raise awareness, promote early detection, and support those affected. If you're on Medicare, take advantage of the covered preventive services, including mammograms. Questions? Call us at 855-408-1212 or visit Medicare and Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | NC DOI at https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/medicare-and-seniors-health-insurance-information-program-shiip

10/22/2026

Join us in-person for our next Diabetes & You session : Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Food. The workshop will be November 4th starting at 11:30am. If you are interested in learning more about diabetes nutrition and sampling some delicious recipes, register by calling our office at 336-401-8025.

10/22/2026

Our next free shred event will be Saturday, November 14th at the Pilot Mountain First United Methodist Church from (;00am until noon. This event is for Surry County residents and residential shredding only. Please see the flyer for items which CANNOT be shredded. If you have questions, please call our office at 336-401-8025.

10/21/2026

There are several up-coming workshops with our N.C. Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Surry at the end of this month and in November as well. We have one more session of "Fruit in the Home Garden --Let's Grow Strawberries & Blueberries" on Thursday, October 29th at 6:00pm and two session of Planting Spring bulbs. You can register for either class by visiting our webpage at https://surry.ces.ncsu.edu/ or by calling our office at 336-401-8025. We hope you can join us!

10/21/2026

Don’t forget that you can use your SNAP benefits at some local farmers markets. At the welcome table at the farmers market, ask if they accept EBT as a form of payment. If they do, they should give you a market scrip in exchange for your EBT payment.

Keep in mind that at some markets the option to use EBT depends on the vendor.

Contact our office for more information on farmers markets in Surry County 336-401-8025.

10/16/2026

1 in 8 women will face breast cancer in their lifetime. This October, let's stand up against breast cancer and prioritize preventive care. If you're on Medicare, remember to utilize the covered mammograms. Together, we can make a difference. Questions? Call us at 855-408-1212 or visit Medicare and Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | NC DOI at https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/medicare-and-seniors-health-insurance-information-program-shiip

10/15/2026

If you are a 4-H member and between 5 and 18 you can enter a pumpkin in our 4-H pumpkin decorating contest. We cannot wait to see what your imaginations come up with!

We are excited to announce our 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Any type and size of pumpkin or gourd may be used. Entries should include a note card with the youth’s name, age, and phone number. Pumpkins will be on display at the Surry County Cooperative Extension Office the week of October 26th-30th. Community members will be able to vote for their favorite pumpkin on our page or in person! The winners will be announced on Friday, October 30th on our page. We can’t wait to see your creativity!

10/15/2026

Our newsletter is currently being revamped, but in the meantime, don't forget to check out our website at https://surry.ces.ncsu.edu/ You will find news stories and upcoming events as well as links to N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC State Resources. If you have questions, please feel free to call our office at 336-401-8025.

10/14/2026

I recently had the opportunity to hear Mark Weathington , the director of the J C Raulston Arboretum at NC State hosted by the Iredell County Master Gardener volunteers. What an inspiration hearing & seeing his presentation:“Nearly Native: Wild and Cultivated Plants From Our Own Backyard.” He discussed his extensive travels in search of plants that enrich and diversify our landscapes. His beautiful slides were amazing, included here are just a few!
Submitted by Bobbie Triozzi
Surry Master Gardener volunteer

JC Raulston Arboretum
https://jcra.ncsu.edu/

10/14/2026

If you are between the ages of 18 and 64 and are enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, you might be eligible for SNAP in North Carolina. There may be other requirements, but in general, students must meet one of the following requirements:

Work at least 20 hours a week in paid employment.
Participate in a state or federally financed work-study program.
Participate in an on-the-job training program.
Care for a child under the age of 14.
Receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance.
International students do not qualify for SNAP in North Carolina.
If you would like to learn more, visit dhhs.nc.gov and search for "Apply for SNAP."