Pesticide Collection Day
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee County will …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Transplanting Landscape Ornamentals
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is offering a demonstration class on transplanting landscape plants. We will cover best …
Backyard Poultry Symposium
Backyard poultry flocks have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Many folks have come to enjoy fresh eggs each …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
WNC AgOptions Grant Applications
On September 1, 2020, WNC Agricultural Options will be releasing its Call for Proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications …
Pesticide Licenses Credit Training
Due to meeting restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering one additional training on September 24th starting at …
Be a Volunteer
Join the staff on a “Be A Volunteer” virtual informational session to inform you of volunteer opportunities and how we …
Short on Canning Supplies? Freezing Is a Quick, Easy Alternative
If you are the type of person who plans ahead, having your ducks in a row and ready for …
Qualla-T Customer Service and Hospitality Virtual Training
Qualla-T Customer Service integrates Cherokee and mountain values and attitudes into your workplace as a basis for providing excellent …
Tomato Field Day 2020 Goes “Virtual”
Tomato Field Day 2020 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC goes “virtual” …
Learn to Prepare for Wildfires With Firescape
Every year, hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur in each southern state. Conditions that increase wildfire risk, like drought, …
Zoom Training for Participating in Our Online Classes
More on More of our programs are being taught online or hybrid (part online and part in the classroom/in …
Grow and Graze YouTube Channel Launched
Cherokee County has launched a YouTube channel. Grow and Graze is about growing agriculture products, young leaders thru 4-H, …
Financial Resources for COVID-19 Relief for NC Agribusiness
Agriculture is the number 1 industry in North Carolina. An online spreadsheet has been developed that provides all the …
Information in a Minute
Cherokee County launches short video segments that will be uploaded to the Cherokee County Facebook page. Cooperative Extension Minute …
Cherokee County's Social Media Pages
You are invited to browse the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center’s social media pages at the following …
PPE Available to Farmers
PPE is available for farmers for pesticide use and farmworkers from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Cloth …
Got Free Seed From China? Do Not Plant!
RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other …
Completing the Census 2020 by Phone
If you do not have access to the internet you can complete the Census 2020 by phone. The 2020 …
Count on Me NC Training Available For Businesses and Individuals
Count On Me NC is a free online training developed to empower businesses and guests to keep everyone safe from …
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