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Three decorated pumpkins as a sheep, chick, and pig displayed in front of a red barn

Cherokee County 4-H Youth Pumpkin Painting Contest

Cherokee County 4-H is hosting a Youth Pumpkin Painting/Decorating Contest to be judged at the Cherokee County Fair on October 14. The contest entry opens August 31, at 8:00AM and the deadline to…

Girl holding a yellow chick in a classroom with whiteboard labeled "OBJECTS"

2nd Graders Across the County "Hatch" Out Fun With 4-H

Hatching Classroom Projects, a second grade 4-H Embryology School Enrichment curriculum, was put on hold in the 2021-2022 school year due to the bird flu. But in the 2022-2023 school year, we…

Group of elementary students with teachers displaying a wooden observation hive with bees outdoors

1st Grade Students Complete "The 4-H Busy World of Bees"

Cherokee County 4-H volunteer and Master Gardener, Arleene Ward, just wrapped up an eight lesson series from our 4-H Busy World of Bees with 86 first graders at Murphy Elementary School. Arleene is…

4‑H Paper Clover fundraiser Apr 26–May 7, 2023 at Tractor Supply; supports 4‑H camp and leadership.

Spring Paper Clover Drive at Tractor Supply April 26th-May 7th!!!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over…

Beekeeper holding a wooden hive frame covered with bees and honeycomb

NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

Honey bees are hardworking, tirelessly gathering nectar and pollen to share with their hive. They provide a vital ecological service by pollinating agricultural, garden and native plants. Explore…

Man at outdoor market picking a tomato from a box beside boxes of potatoes

Produce Safety Training

Three Programs are now available for signup to learn about produce safety. Produce Safety Rule Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Mountain Horticulture Research and Extension…

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Farm Series Class Registrations Are Available

Cherokee and Graham County is excited to offer the Farm School Series again for 2023. Click on the links below to register for the classes. The cost of each class is $10.00. Each program/event has…

field corn in the husk

Corn Growers Association of North Carolina Notice of Referendum

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of corn sold to first purchasers in North Carolina on March 14, 2023. Voting will take place at local…

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The Bee School Is the New Buzz for 2023

A two day Bee School will be held March 25 and April 15. The program is being offered thru a partnership with the Appalachian Beekeepers Club, Extension Master Gardeners℠, and N.C. Cooperative…

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Podcasting Basics and Mobile Photography Classes Available in January

Would you like to learn more about Podcasting? Would you like to learn some tricks and tips on mobile photography (smartphones)? We are offering introductory classes in both of these areas.Podcasting…