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Curly-haired child holding a sandwich; magazine title "CHOP CHOP" and text "TAKE A BITE OUT OF SPRING"

Spring 2023 ChopChop Magazine Is Here and It's Free!!

The ChopChop spring 2023 magazine is available right now at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center.The ChopChop Family is a non-profit publisher of magazines about cooking and cooking…

Woman at whiteboard labeling "Living Things" and "Non-Living Things"; list: food, water, air, sun, shelter

Educational Programs Being Offered at New Meeting Facility

As spring time arrives, so does a host of educational opportunities being offered by the Cherokee County Center. Thanks to the support of Cherokee County Government, you can now be part of our…

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…

Instructor standing at table teaching children seated around tables with worksheets.

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…

Three lit jack-o'-lanterns with carved faces on a dark surface

Carving Pumpkins and Preserving Your Creations!

Carving jack-o-lantern pumpkins is a great tradition for families and youth but it is such a bummer when your creation starts to mold and break down the minute you carve it. Preserving your master…

Magazine cover reading "CHOP CHOP SNACK TIME!" showing hands and assorted snacks

Afterschool Snacks Available in ChopChop Magazine!!

The ChopChop fall 2022 and summer 2022 magazine is available right now at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center.The ChopChop Family is a non-profit publisher of magazines about…

Fair

Come See Us at the Cherokee County Fair!!

We will be at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews, NC September 16 and 17. The staff and volunteers will have a host of activities and demonstrations for the two-day fair. Activities will include…

Cooking Food: whole cuts beef/pork/fish 145°F; ground meat 158°F; poultry 165°F

Summer Cookout Food Safety

Summer is here and chances are you have started to use your grill more frequently. When you are preparing food for yourself and others it is important to keep food safety in mind.Food PreparationDid…

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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…

Gingerbread cookies on a cooling rack being decorated with white icing swirls

Holiday Food Gifts, Baking, & Potlucks Food Safety

Enjoying good food is a central part of the holiday season. Considering taking steps to prevent all those good times from being ruined by food-borne illness. Refer to the fact sheets below for tips…