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Cherokee County 4-H School Enrichment Programs Are Everywhere!!!

Cherokee County 4-H loves to partner with Cherokee County teachers and schools to bring 4-H School Enrichment programs to the classroom. 4-H School Enrichment is a sequence of learning experiences…

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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…

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Looking for Adult 4-H Volunteers!!

Volunteers are the keys to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader, or just have a few hours to invest, we’ve got challenging and fun jobs…

AG STAR North Carolina HOME GROWN VOICE Talent Search

Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?

Paige King Johnson is a singer-songwriter originally from Angier, NC now traveling back and forth from Nashville, TN. She was recently named the first musical ambassador for the NC Department of…

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Asian Giant Hornet ID Guide

A Side by Side Comparison of the Asian Giant Hornet and Other Insects The following are some insects that might be confused for the Asian Giant Hornet (also referred to in the media as the “Murder…

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Butterflies Will Be Emerging in Andrews & Murphy

Cherokee County 4-H usually works with Cherokee County Schools 2nd grades to do 4-H embryology right after spring break. With the rise of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, we could not do our normal…

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2022 4-H Plant Sale a Success!!

Thank you to everyone that purchased plants during our 2022 4-H plant sale! For all supporters who purchased plants, they will be available for pick up on April 6, from 9AM-6PM, at the Extension…

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2022 4-H Plant Sale, Order Now

Cherokee County 4-H annual plant and fruit tree sale started January 26 and will continue through the March 14. All proceeds will go to Cherokee County 4-H. This is for Cherokee County, North…

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Upcoming Virtual Horticulture Programs Available

Strawberries: How to Start and Sustain Your Strawberry PatchThe N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your strawberry patch. This event…

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Cherokee County 4-H 2022 Plant Sale Coming Soon!!!

Cherokee County 4-H will once again be conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds go to Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be of high quality and reasonably…