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 …
Specialty Crops
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 …
Blueberry Guide Available
“A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State University has been updated and is …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* 12/15/2020 – The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and …
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 …
How to Become a Beekeeper
Dr. David Tarpy NC State Professor and Extension Apiculturist Specialist has put together a publication on How to Become …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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