Summer Fun & Learning With 4-H
This summer Cherokee County 4-H and Cherokee County 21st Century Community Learning Centers partnered to provide programs for the …
Animal Agriculture
2021 West District 4-H Horse Clinic in the Books
Sunday, June 20, at 7:00p.m., 4-H youth and non 4-H youth, parents, grandparents, riding instructors, barn owners, 4-H volunteers, …
Beef Cattle Field Day in Brasstown, NC
On July 16, 2021, at 2 p.m., a Beef Field Day will be held at Bass Hyatt’s farm in Brasstown, …
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 …
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 …
2021 4-H Horse Health Expo March 20
Does your horse need a current coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia? We have the answer for you. Come …
Online 'Beginner' BEES School
The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …
Beef Conference Webinar
Improve your beef management skills from the comfort of your home or office. This webinar will offer something for …
Wood Retiring March 1
After serving Cherokee County citizens for the past 16 years as Agricultural Extension Agent, Keith Wood will be retiring …
Soil Test Cost Update
Soil testing is one of the best ways to have a successful home lawn and garden. Soil samples are …
Business Classes Focus on Online Marketing and Branding
Beginning in March, four classes will be taught to discuss and provide strategies for online marketing a business, The …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Management of Horses in the Winter
Management of Horses in the Winter No matter the time of year, horses always need access to the basic needs; …
Woodland Stewards Regional Landowner Education Program For Cherokee County Residents
A Woodlands Steward Regional Landowner Program will begin in February. The weekly webinars will provide information on the importance …
Agritourism Training Coming in January 2021
Do you have plan to start or do you have an agritourism business? Training will be offered in January. …
Firewise USA Awareness Training
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, …
December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the tentative dates for the 2021 Horsebowl, Hippology, …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers January 19, 2020 • 10 a.m.-noon • Online Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
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