The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service has launched a strategic visioning initiative to evaluate the organization’s business model and chart a course through choppy economic waters. NCCES has seen recurring budget cuts of $20 million since 2000, resulting in the loss of roughly 90 positions over the past four years.
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The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service has launched a strategic visioning initiative to evaluate the organization’s business model and chart a course through choppy economic waters. NCCES has seen recurring budget cuts of $20 million since 2000, resulting in the loss of roughly 90 positions over the past four years.
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The young sewers in the Cooperative Extension program, “Sewing and So-On” are gearing up for their 4-H District Activity Day to be held in May. One of the selected projects is working with MORE »
Cherokee ECA held their county Cultural Arts Contest on Tuesday. There were eleven entries within the county clubs, the bulk of them coming from the Unaka Hearts and Hands Club. All entries were MORE »
The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association will host its 25th ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL May 2, 3, and 4, 2014! Don’t miss it! The Herb Association represents the great variety of herb MORE »
Teresa Goley, our Family & Consumer Science Agent is proudly representing Cherokee County Extension at Tri-County Community College’s 3rd Annual Small Business Resource Rally. She will be there from 9:30am-Noon today. Extension’s MORE »
Spring is officially here! Days are warmer, grass is sprouting and trees and flowers are in full bloom. Lawn chores are beginning and I can already hear groans from the far ends of MORE »
Get All Your Shots and Coggins Test on the Spot! MORE »
Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects - The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year on energy. Whether you are considering making major energy efficient upgrades to your MORE » – from 
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There will be a mushroom workshop at Brasstown Community Center on February 20, 9:00-1:00. The educational seminar will provide information and hands-on training for growing mushrooms. Please call or come by the NC Cooperative Extension office in Murphy to MORE »
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