4-H Plant Sale Starts in February!
Cherokee County 4-H is once again conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to …
Agriculture & Food
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Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
For anyone interested in growing your own mushrooms, we will be offering our thirteenth annual mushroom workshop at the …
Introduction to Beekeeping
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is offering an introduction to beekeeping. This is your chance to see if …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
4-H Livestock Projects Grows Leaders
It has been proven by several studies over the years that 4-H and the hands-on experiences provided in the …
Youth Garden a Success
Future Farmers of America and 4-H will soon join hands in working together at the Youth Garden in Marble, …
Hemp License Application and the "Bona Fide Farmer": Is There a Minimum Farm Income Requirement?
A not uncommon question persists regarding the use of the term “Bona Fide Farmer” in the hemp license application: …
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is conducting a survey to gather input from food system stakeholders in the southwestern …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Cherokee County will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at the North Carolina Forest Service Office located at …
Early Detection of the Spotted Lanternfly Is Critical
First found in eastern Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect pest that has now …
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings in Spanish
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings in Spanish The Fresh Produce Safety Program will be offering two Produce Safety Alliance …
4-H & Bee's in the Classroom!
The first grade at Murphy Elementary is busy learning about the benefits of honey bee’s and other pollinators through …
4-H Plant Sale Starts February 1
Cherokee County 4-H is once again conducting its annual plant and tree sale. All proceeds will go to Cherokee …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Howard Brown of Andrews Named 2018 NC Farmer of the Year!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center would like to congratulate Howard Brown of Andrews, North Carolina for being selected …
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