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Parents Learn Preserving!

A food preservation workshop was held for parents of children ages 0-5 on canning crushed tomatoes. The parents were able to attend the class at the Region A: Partnership for Children office, while…

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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…

The Bee School Is the New Buzz for 2023

A two day Bee School will be held March 25 and April 15. The program is being offered thru a partnership with the Appalachian Beekeepers Club, Extension Master Gardeners℠, and N.C. Cooperative…

Podcasting Basics and Mobile Photography Classes Available in January

Would you like to learn more about Podcasting? Would you like to learn some tricks and tips on mobile photography (smartphones)? We are offering introductory classes in both of these areas.Podcasting…

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Food Safety and Food Preservation Questions Answered!

N.C. Cooperative Extension is Your Trusted Source for Evidence-Based Answers to Food Safety Questions! Have you ever thought to yourself, "How do I freeze this?", "Can this be canned safely?", "I…

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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…

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…

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Cherokee County 4-H Winners at District Activity Day

4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful ways to help a young person learn how to do a public speech. It focuses on members teaching others what they…

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Should I Stock My Pond With Trout?

Spring and Fall are excellent times to stock trout in recreational ponds. However, stocking trout without knowing if they are appropriate can be disastrous. A fish kill can result either immediately…