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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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Goat Care on a Few Acres

Are you interested in learning about goat care and production on a few acres? A Cherokee and Graham County joint effort will be conducting a workshop on August 19, 2025 at 10:00AM at the Extension…

forest farming

Register for a Free Forest Farming Tour

Join experienced forest farmer Ben Kitchen for a tour of his unique operation in a rich cove forest in Cherokee County, North Carolina. With decades of experience growing wild-simulated native herbs,…

Mushroom Production

Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers℠ in Cherokee County will teach a hands on Shiitake Mushroom class. The class will be taught March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM at our classroom located at 699B Connaheeta…

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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…

woodlands

Agroforestry Classes Available Online

Work online at your own pace to attain a basic knowledge of common agroforestry practices. These courses are available on-demand to provide you with convenient and thorough agroforestry training.…

Cow

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…

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…

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…