Fall Master Gardener Class Planned
A Master Gardener program will be taught this fall in Cherokee County. The classes will be taught September 14-October …
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.
Reducing Wildfire Risks Community Meetings
Wildfires occur in Cherokee County but there are ways to reduce your risk from wildfire damage and home ignition. …
Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge 2021
We are excited to announce the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge for 2021. This contest challenges an individual …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Happening Now
Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through …
"I Love My County Because" Art Contest Open
In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association …
H2A Quarantine Assistance Available
Employers that have farmworkers with valid H2A visas who must be quarantined during the 2021 growing season due to …
Camphor Shot Borer Active
Camphor shot borers were found in traps in Conover this week. Camphor shot borers make holes in trunks, leaving …
Please Provide Input to Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Spring Livestock Newsletter Is Now Available
The spring edition of the Western North Carolina Livestock Newsletter is now available. Learn about face fly control, how …
Master Gardener Training Survey
We are excited in planning the Master Gardener Training, but we need your help. Please complete the Google Survey …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
4-H Plant Pre-Sold Order Pick Up April 8
The information contained below is not for people to come and purchase plants it is information for those that …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
PPE Available for Farmers and Farmworkers
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center has a supply of PPE to be distributed to Farmers for Farmers and …
North Carolina Beef Quality Assurance
In the mid-1990s, BQA in North Carolina was introduced as the North Carolina Certified Beef Production program. The program, …
Visit NC Farms App
Whether you’re looking for seasonal produce or good old-fashioned fun, you can plan a visit to a North Carolina farm using …
Cherokee County 4-H Plant Sale Now Through March 11
Cherokee County 4-H annual plant and fruit tree sale continues through the middle of March. All proceeds will go …
Farm Stays and Short Term Rentals
Have you ever wondered about offering a Farm Stay / Short Term rental using platforms like Airbnb and VRBO? …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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