WNC AgOptions Grant Applications
On September 1, 2020, WNC Agricultural Options will be releasing its Call for Proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications …
Specialty Crops
Be a Volunteer
Join the staff on a “Be A Volunteer” virtual informational session to inform you of volunteer opportunities and how we …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Small Business Assistance Including Farms
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers who …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
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