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Pesticide Disposal Day 2026

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4-Her's Quilt Wins at Mountain State Fair!

Published - September 30, 2026

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Cherokee County 4-H Clubs Meeting Times; Enrollment Is Open Year-Round

Published - September 28, 2026

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Let's Celebrate National 4-H Week !!

Published - September 28, 2026

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2026 Donation Station Impact

Published - September 26, 2026

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Digital Tools for Brain Health

Published - September 24, 2026

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Online Resources to Prepare for Voting

Published - September 24, 2026

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$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 24, 2026

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Essential Fall Prevention Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers

Published - September 24, 2026

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Technology Help Drop in for Seniors at Hiwassee Dam Wednesday | Oct 21 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Hiwassee Dam Senior Satellite, 7829 NC-294, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
Murphy on the Move Thursday | Oct 22 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
ECA: Sit & Knit Group Thursday | Oct 22 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
SEWING ECA: Open Sew Friday | Oct 23 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC 28906, USA
West District 4-H Horse Council Meeting Monday | Oct 26 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Zoom
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 19, 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

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2026 Apple Maturity Program [10.13.26]

Published - October 16, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 12, 2026

Published - October 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [10.06.26]

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 5, 2026

Published - October 7, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.29.26]

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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