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 …
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 …
Online 'Beginner' BEES School
The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …
Business of Farming Conference
ASAP’s (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) Business of Farming Conference is one of the region’s premier events dedicated to providing …
Insect, Plant and Disease Identification
Each year Cherokee County receives numerous requests on assisting with identifying insects, diseases and plants. It is our goal …
Annual Cherokee County 4-H Plant Sale Coming Soon
Cherokee County 4-H will once again be conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds go to …
Blueberry Guide Available
“A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State University has been updated and is …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
Spotted-Wing Drosophila Management Webinar
Have you experienced problems in your small fruits because of the Spotted-wing Drosophila? The Sustainable SWD Management team is …
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, …
Be a Volunteer
Join the staff on a “Be A Volunteer” virtual informational session to inform you of volunteer opportunities and how we …
WNC AgOptions Grant Applications
On September 1, 2020, WNC Agricultural Options released its Call for Proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications are being …
Production Techniques for High Tunnels
Regional Seminars for Commercial Growers Please join N.C. Cooperative Extension, ASAP, and EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems for a Series of Regional Seminars …
Keeping Foods Safe in a Slow Cooker
Do your cooking methods and equipment change with the seasons? Backyard grilling (or in my case, back porch grilling) …
Pesticide Licenses Credit Training
Due to meeting restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering one additional training on September 24th starting at …
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 …
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 …
Information in a Minute
Cherokee County launches short video segments that will be uploaded to the Cherokee County Facebook page. Cooperative Extension Minute …
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 …
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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