Be a Volunteer
Join the staff on a “Be A Volunteer” virtual informational session to inform you of volunteer opportunities and how we …
Food Safety & Processing
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, …
Information in a Minute
Cherokee County launches short video segments that will be uploaded to the Cherokee County Facebook page. Cooperative Extension Minute …
FCS Another Great 4-H Summer Virtual Program
Have you ever asked yourself how to sew on a button, decorate your room, cook an easy recipe, …
Pesticide Safety Schools Are Transitioning to Online Through 2020
In light of the NC State Extension policies for in-person programming during COVID-19 set forth by Dale Monks, Associate …
Cherokee County Newsletters
Please feel free to browse the archive of monthly newsletters from your N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Each month …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Agriculture-Only Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) From SBA
The EIDL grant program opened an “agriculture-only” window… previously these programs have been depleted before many farms can get …
Turkey Talking 101
When Benjamin Franklin suggested the wild turkey as our national bird, he obviously noticed its fascinating characteristics and appeal. …
Small Fruit and Tree Fruit Webinar
A webinar workshop on small fruit and tree fruit care on May 6, 2020, from 2-5 p.m. Craig Mauney, …
Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center has planned a program entitled “Clay County Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil …
Coffee and Conversation (Vegetable Gardening)
Starting in April, we will offer a new online series titled Coffee and Conservation vegetable garden series. These sessions …
Request for PPE to USDA
USDA Collecting Information on Personal Protective Equipment Needs of our Farming Community The USDA is collecting information on growers ability …
Small Business Assistance Including Farms
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers who …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
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