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Owen Washam

Owen Washam

Extension Agent, Horticulture and Forestry Montgomery County Centerowen_washam@ncsu.edu
Street Address: 203 W Main St
Troy, NC 27371
Mailing Address: 203 W Main St
Troy, NC 27371

Job Description I am the Horticulture and Forestry Extension agent for Montgomery County. My responsibilities include working with commercial and consumer growers, Master Gardener programming, and assisting the area Forestry agent. Personal interests of relevance include carnivorous plants, agroforestry, and mycology. My agricultural knowledge is diversified and gained through life long experiences, but I still have much to learn! Please feel free to reach out to me over email, phone or by letter. Or, drop by and see us in Troy between 8 and 5 M-F. I look forward to serving you.

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Recent Posts by Owen Washam

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - March 22, 2024

Flora Fridays - March 22, 2024

Early Blooming Magnolias Spring has sprung in Montgomery County! We are seeing many more shrubs and plants in bloom with …

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - March 8, 2024

Flora Fridays - March 8, 2024

Early Wildflowers In this edition of Flora Fridays, we present a few wildflowers currently showing off in the Uwharrie region. …

Cover photo for Small Farms Week 2024

Small Farms Week 2024

Small Farms Week is March 24 – 30 this year. The event is hosted by Cooperative Extension at N.C. …

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Private V Training

Montgomery County will be holding a Private “V” Credit Recertification class on March 28th, 2024 from 9 a.m. -11 …

Cover photo for Flora Fridays - February 16, 2024

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. …

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Forestry Funding Resources

Numerous Agencies Offer Opportunities: USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding available towards two objectives: Support the participation of …

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