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Friday, July 25th, 2008

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. What's new with Extension this Summer... 4-H Day Camps Are In Progress! Click here for more info. More Camps Offered Bring Your Canner Lid In to Have It Checked for Accuracy It only takes a few minutes, and there's no charge! Measuring Success: A Look at the Year 2007 For a look at our programs from the previous year and the ways they impacted the citizens and communities of Cherokee County, click here! A look at the beautiful town square of Murphy, NC! More Featured Content »   Featured Content U.S. Government Avian and Pandemic Flu Information As attention around the world focuses on the potential for an avian influenza pandemic, there is concern that sensationalism may overrule facts, ironically creating the very chaos it predicts. This site, created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers abundant information to help individuals and organizations be prepared to act rather than react. MORE Dealing with the Drought Information from North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialists and agents designed to help agricultural producers and others deal with drought conditions in North Carolina has been compiled and is now available online. MORE More Events »   Events ServSafe - Food Protection Manager Certification    July 29th, 2008 @ 8:30 AM - July 30th, 2008 @ 4:00 PM Murphy, NC The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. The training provides managers with the food safety knowledge and skills needed to implement an effective food safety program in their food service operation. Receiving certification enables participants to perform their food safety responsibilities with added ease and confidence. Certified managers also earn 2 extra points on health inspection grades. The course includes: ServSafe Essentials 5th Edition book and exam ... MORE 2008 Hay Field Day    August 12th, 2008 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Waynesville, NC Registration will begin at 9am with demonstrations beginning at 9:30am. There will be a trade show with educational exhibits and demonstrations throughout the afternoon. There will also be a sponsored lunch provided by Carolina Farm Credit. ... MORE More News »   News Local Farmer's Markets Posted July 17th, 2008 in Agriculture & Food Want to buy or sell locally grown produce, crafts, herbs, etc?... MORE Deadline for Career Poster Contest Posted May 27th, 2008 in Youth & 4-H The 4-H Career Poster Contest helps youth investigate and learn more about a career that interests them. This year's contest theme is "Career Exploration". If you wish to enter, please bring your poster to our office by Tuesday, June 3rd.... MORE

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