New NCDOT Regulation for Farm Vehicles

There is a new regulation that applies to farm vehicles that weigh, or combined weight if trailering, over 26,001 pounds.  Although it does not say this, the name and number must be permanent and MORE »Posted: 5/15/13

Welcome David Anderson to Cherokee & Clay County Extension

For twelve weeks this summer, we will have some extra help around the Extension offices of Cherokee and Clay County.  David Anderson is a student at NCSU and was awarded an internship for the MORE »Posted: 5/15/13

Plant Symposium at the MHCREC June 6, 2013

Enjoy a full day of ornamental plants selected for their unique flowers, foliage, fall color, bark, drought tolerance, and adaptability to changing climate conditions. Researchers, plantsmen, and extension faculty from across the South will MORE »Posted: 5/15/13

Andrews Farmers Market will Open June 15th

The Andrews Farmers Market will begin June 15th beside Gibson Shoe on Main Street in front of The Andrews Mercantile.  It will run from 8am until noon or until we sell out. It will be MORE »Posted: 5/14/13

Summer Breakout Dance will Benefit Local Food Banks

Summer Breakout Dance will be held this Friday! Ages 13-18 are welcome.  Proceeds will go to local food banks. For details, click MORE »Posted: 5/14/13

Pickling School Coming to Clay County

Extension will be hosting an Acidified Foods Processing School (a.k.a. “Pickling School”) onJuly 16-18th at the Brasstown Community Center.  The cost of the program, as advertised across the state and region, is $450/person for MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

Tables, Coolers, Canopies Available for Promotion of Local Food Markets!

The Health Dept has some equipment available for those that sell roadside, through farmers markets or on farm.  If you need any of this equipment, contact Sara Wilson at (828)837-1212 or if you have any further MORE »Posted: 4/19/13