Blueberry Guide Available
“A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State University has been updated and is …
Pest Management
Pruning Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is offering a pruning workshop and demonstration on January 29, 2021, starting at …
Welcome To The Grow and Graze Podcast
Grow and Graze Episodes With Show Notes Episode 1. Let’s Launch The Grow and Graze Podcast Episode 2. Top 6 Reasons Most …
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 …
Organic Lawn Care
The department of Crop & Soil Sciences has published a new publication; A Guide to Organic Lawn Maintenance and …
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 …
Pesticide Licenses Credit Training
Due to meeting restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering one additional training on September 24th starting at …
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 …
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 …
Information in a Minute
Cherokee County launches short video segments that will be uploaded to the Cherokee County Facebook page. Cooperative Extension Minute …
Got Free Seed From China? Do Not Plant!
RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other …
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 …
Identifying Large Hornets
Do you see exceptionally large hornets flying around your home? Some residents think they are the Asia Hornets (murder …
Cherokee County Newsletters
Stay In Touch Our newsletter provides information about educational programs and activities in 4-H, Agriculture, Family Sciences, and Community Development. …
Fall Gardening
Having a fall garden can extend the growing season into early winter. Some vegetables actually do and taste better …
Mummy Berry in Blueberries
Mummy berry is a plant disease caused by the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi. This is the biggest problem blueberry …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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