WNC AgOptions Grant Applications
On September 1, 2020, WNC Agricultural Options will be releasing its Call for Proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Request for PPE to USDA
USDA Collecting Information on Personal Protective Equipment Needs of our Farming Community The USDA is collecting information on growers ability …
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 …
Lunch and Learn Webinars for Forest Landowners
NC State Extension Forestry has put together a series of lunch and learn webinars for forest landowners and agents …
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 …
Radon Awareness in Cherokee County
You may have seen articles on Radon Awareness or even attended one of the radon classes sponsored by N.C. …
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 …
Introduction to Wild Edible Mushrooms: Lovin' the Fungus Amongus II
Back by popular demand! Interested in wild mushrooms? Ever walk through the woods and wonder if the mushrooms you …
Webinar on Trees for Bees: Pollinator Habitats in Forests
Pollinator habitats are important to all landscapes, including urban and suburban forests. Pollinators need numerous resources in addition to …
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