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Extension Venison Donation Program

Venison Donation Program In partnership with Adam Farms Processing and North Carolina Hunters for the Hungry, the Venison Donation Program …

Area Farmers Markets

Support Our Local Farmers Markets

Support Our Local Farmers Markets: Fresh Produce, Community Spirit, and New Opportunities! Murphy, NC – As the vibrant summer season …

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Be On The Lookout for Black Knot

Black knot, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa (formerly Dibotryon morbosum), is a common and often disfiguring disease affecting …

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Asian Needle Ants Found in NC

Cherokee County residents, it’s time to get acquainted with a new — and potentially problematic — neighbor: the Asian …

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Goat Care on a Few Acres

Are you interested in learning about goat care and production on a few acres? A Cherokee and Graham County joint effort will be conducting …

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Cherokee County Ag Day

Last year, Cherokee County 4-H partnered with Cherokee County Farm Bureau to help host an Ag Day for Cherokee …

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The Alliance for Grassland Renewal

The Alliance for Grassland Renewal is a national organization focused on enhancing the appropriate adoption of novel endophyte tall …

Extension Food Drive Flyer 2025

Extension Food Drive 2025

The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cherokee County Center is hosting the third annual Cherokee County Extension Food Drive from February 1 …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Potassium Fertility in Flue-Cured Tobacco

This publication discusses the potassium needs of flue-cured tobacco. It covers deficiency symptoms, rate considerations, …

3 days ago
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Preliminary Evaluation of NC Strawberry Cultivars For Susceptibility to Neopestalotiopsis Leaf and Fruit Rot

NC State conducted a strawberry Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) trial at the Horticultural Crops Research Station in …

1 week ago
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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

1 week ago

Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule

This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …

2 weeks ago
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A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines

This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …

2 weeks ago
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Anthracnose of Pepper

This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …

Mini-Gardening

Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …