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Attention Farmers and Farm Workers: Secure Up to $2,000 for an AED and Get a Free First Aid Kit!

Local farmers and farm workers in Cherokee County have a unique opportunity to enhance farm safety and receive significant financial assistance for emergency equipment. The N.C. Cooperative Extension…

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Educational Opportunities for Nursery & Greenhouse Producers

24th Annual Nursery Field Day: Registration Now OPEN (link below).This year we will feature another great lineup of speakers on various topics including, insect pest management in ornamental…

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WNC Ag Options Informational Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers Monday August 25 at 4 PM. The WNC AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the…

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Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC

New Invasive Insect PestSpotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been detected in Caldwell County, NC making it the fourth county in our state where the pest has been found. The planthopper…

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Learn How To Identify Trees

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County will be offering a free class from 1:00 until 2:30 PM on Wednesday, August 13. The class will be held at 699b Connahetta Street in Murphy, NC.…

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Western NC Farm Succession School

Attend the Western NC Farm Succession School and learn how to secure your farm’s future and leave a legacy for future generations. Topics will include Family Communication, Retirement, Long-Term Care…

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2025 WNC AgOptions Informational Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2025 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers. The AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the 2025 application, timeline of…

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Leaf Scorch

Dry weather continues to be a problem for nurseries and landscapes alike. Many of the issues seen on ornamental crops are related to heat and drought stress. Leaf scorch, nutritional deficiencies,…

Georgia Mountain Research Extension Center Field Day 2024

Field Day and Farm Tour Scheduled

A field day and farm tour is scheduled at the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center on July 24 from 8 AM until 3:30 PM. The research station is located at 195 Georgia Mountain Experiment…

Mountain Horticulture Field Day

Mountain Horticulture Field Day Celebration

The Mountain Horticulture Field Day has been scheduled for Thursday August 15, 2024. The activities will include tours of the apples, tomatoes, vegetables, nursery and speciality crops. The will…