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Discover the Alliance for Grassland Renewal

Are your pastures performing at their peak? Are you getting the most out of your forage, or are you battling challenges like fescue toxicity that limit your livestock's health and your farm's…

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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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Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum

The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October 30, 2024. The North Carolina Cattlemen’s…

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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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NC PSI Agent Network Expands Into Cherokee County

Douglas Clement is one of the eleven agents selected for the network to serve as a bridge between the state's growers and the N.C. Plant Science Initiative. Cherokee County Center is working with Dr.…

North Carolina drought map and status update for assessment period ending July 16, 2024

Severe Drought Blankets Cherokee County

According to the Drought Management Advisory Council Cherokee County has reached severe drought (D2) conditions. Some of the recommendations are: Implement Water Shortage Response Plans, if not…

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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…

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Farm School Series 2024

Welcome to Farm School 2024. This is the 3rd year that Cherokee and Graham County will be working together to provide you with classes related to farming, gardening, and agriculture. Some of the…