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Use Your Backyard Cucumber Bounty: a basket of cucumbers

Beyond the Pickle Jar: Creative Ways to Use Your Backyard Cucumber Bounty

If your home garden is currently overflowing with cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), you are not alone. Cucumbers are notoriously prolific producers mid-season, often leaving gardeners overwhelmed by a…

Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing

Canning is a great way to preserve your garden bounty and experience delicious harvested foods all year long.The canning process removes oxygen; destroys enzymes; prevents the growth of undesirable…

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Volunteer for 4-H in 2026

Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun roles for…

4-H Plant Sale Time Is Here!!

Cherokee County 4-H is holding its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will benefit Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be high-quality and reasonably priced. The sale…

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4-H Annual Plant Sale to Begin in February

Cherokee County 4-H is once again getting geared up to conduct its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be of high…

Cherokee County 4-H Has a Busy Summer

Cherokee County 4-H has had a busy summer. We have worked with 3 county summer day camp programs as well as participating in district and state events.Youth in the Murphy Summer Camp, the 21st…

Growing Together: Locally Delicious Strawberry Workshop Connects Families and Food

More than just a sweet treat, the strawberry became a vehicle for learning and connection at a recent 'Locally Delicious' workshop. Families with young children gathered to explore everything about…

4-H Plant Sale Orders Come in April 2nd

Thank you to all that order from our annual 4-H plant sale, it is much appreciated.Your plant order will be available to be picked up at 699B Connahetta St, Murphy, NC, at the Extension Education…

It is 4-H Plant Sale Time!

Cherokee County 4-H is conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be of high quality and reasonably priced. The…

Cherokee County 4-H Needs Assessment Survey — https://go.ncsu.edu/cherokeecounty4hneedssurvey

Please Complete Our Cherokee County 4-H Youth Needs Assessment Survey

N.C. Cooperative Extension helps to strengthen our North Carolina families and communities. Our mission and our work are dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives. We rely on…