Online 'Beginner' BEES School
The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
How to Become a Beekeeper
Dr. David Tarpy NC State Professor and Extension Apiculturist Specialist has put together a publication on How to Become …
Zeta Storm Damage
If you have experienced any storm damage on your farm due to Tropical Storm Zeta, contact the Farm Service …
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 …
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. …
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Emerald Ash Borer
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …
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Asian Longhorned Beetle
This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the Asian longhorned beetle, an …
7 days ago — Invasive Forest Pests
Using Fire to Improve Wildlife Habitat
This publication discusses the benefits that land managers derive by managing wildlife habitat through controlled …
7 days ago
Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
2 weeks ago
Balsam Twig Aphid on Fraser Fir
This publication describes the life cycle, scouting and treatment of the balsam twig aphid, a …
2 weeks ago — Christmas Tree Notes
Sample Timber Sale Contract
This publication is an example of a timber sale contract for "pay as cut" sales …
3 weeks ago — Eastern Forestry Notes
Measuring Impervious Surface Cover with the Pace to Plant Technique
Impervious surface cover increases tree stress and reduces tree condition. We developed an impervious surface …
3/17/21
Impervious Surface Thresholds for Sustainable Urban Tree Planting and Landscape Design
A foundation of IPM in urban landscapes is to put the right plant in the …
3/17/21