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 …
Local Foods
The Cherokee County Center Local Foods contact is Keith Wood.
Cherokee County Newsletters
Please feel free to browse the archive of monthly newsletters from your N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Each month …
Fall Gardening
Having a fall garden can extend the growing season into early winter. Some vegetables actually do and taste better …
Raised Beds
For some home gardeners, topsoil is very scarce or nonexistent depending on where their house is located. This can …
Mummy Berry in Blueberries
Mummy berry is a plant disease caused by the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi. This is the biggest problem blueberry …
Drip Irrigation
On August 4, 2020, starting at 9 a.m., there will be a Zoom webinar on Drip Irrigation. We …
Pest & Beneficial Insects
Home gardeners and landscapers have to manage insect threats to be successful. There are millions of different insects. The …
Pasture Management
We are offering a webinar via Zoom on pasture management. Our cool-season forages sometimes have trouble keeping up with …
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Listening Sessions
Upcoming Listening Sessions for the Far West Region: We want to hear from you! Please join NCSU Cooperative Extension and …
Tomato Diseases
Most gardeners and farmers in the mountains have problems with tomato diseases. High humidity, foggy mornings, and 60+ inches …
Wild Edible Plants in the Garden Landscape
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County office is offering a webinar on finding and identifying wild foods in …
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 …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
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, …
Small Ruminant Webinar
We are holding a Small Ruminant program from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. The Program will be …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
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