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 …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Cherokee County 4-H Plant Sale Now Through March 11
Cherokee County 4-H annual plant and fruit tree sale continues through the middle of March. All proceeds will go …
4-H PEAK Events Are Free & Fun
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs called 4-H PEAK. 2021 …
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 …
Beef Conference Webinar
Improve your beef management skills from the comfort of your home or office. This webinar will offer something for …
Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
Annual Cherokee County 4-H Plant Sale Coming Soon
Cherokee County 4-H will once again be conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds go to …
Agritourism Training Coming in January 2021
Do you have plan to start or do you have an agritourism business? Training will be offered in January. …
Firewise USA Awareness Training
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, …
Pruning Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is offering a pruning workshop and demonstration on January 29, 2021, starting at …
Vegetable Garden Classes
Want to learn how to grow your own fresh vegetables? With rising food prices and shortages due to the …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers January 19, 2020 • 10 a.m.-noon • Online Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
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 …
4-H Face-to-Face Programming
Cherokee County 4-H Families and Friends: As you know, North Carolina 4-H halted all face-to-face 4-H programming back in March …
Winter Gardening Chores
Winter weather will soon arrive and activity in the garden will slow down. For gardening enthusiasts, their green thumbs …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Short on Canning Supplies? Freezing Is a Quick, Easy Alternative
If you are the type of person who plans ahead, having your ducks in a row and ready for …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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