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Cherokee County launches short video segments that will be uploaded to the Cherokee County Facebook page. Cooperative Extension Minute …

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PPE Available to Farmers

PPE is available for farmers for pesticide use and farmworkers from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Cloth …

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Identifying Large Hornets

Do you see exceptionally large hornets flying around your home? Some residents think they are the Asia Hornets (murder …

Fire Ants

The Fight to Control Fire Ants

Are you unsure about how to properly handle unwanted Fire Ants in you garden, pastures, yards, etc.? Fire Ants …

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Horticultural Science Summer Institute

Love wandering around gardens? Marveling over plants in the nursery? Eating blistered shishito peppers? Join us for an online, curated experience of …

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Volunteer for 4-H

Volunteers are the keys to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a …

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We Are Here to Help

We just want to remind everyone that the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is open to assist. Staff …

Lisa Ellis Joins Staff

Ellis Joins Staff for the Summer

Lisa Ellis is completing an Extension internship this summer with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. An Extension …

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Place Your Order for a Live Hog

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many livestock farmers across the state have been faced with chickens and hogs ready …

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Compatibility of Agrochemicals Applied to Peanut

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Guidelines for the North Carolina Peanut Production Contest and Group of Sixty

This publication, chapter 9 of the 2025 Peanut Information handbook, contains information on the North …

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Planting, Harvesting, and Curing Peanuts

This publication, chapter 8 of the 2025 Peanut Information handbook, discusses the planting and harvesting …

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Peanut Nematode Management

This publication, chapter 7 of the 2025 Peanut Information handbook, discusses plant-parasitic nematodes in peanuts.

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Peanut Disease Management

This publication, chapter 6 of the 2025 Peanut Information handbook, provides details on how to …

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Peanut Insect and Mite Management

This publication, chapter 5 of the 2025 Peanut Information handbook, reviews insect control issues in …

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Peanut Weed Management

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Peanut Production Practices

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