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4-H Plant Sale Going on Now Through March 15th

Cherokee County 4-H is once again 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…

Red apple on a leafy branch with other apples in the orchard background

4-H Plant Sale to Begin February 1 to March 15!!!!!

Cherokee County 4-H is once again 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…

Three decorated pumpkins as a sheep, chick, and pig displayed in front of a red barn

Cherokee County 4-H Youth Pumpkin Painting Contest

Cherokee County 4-H is hosting a Youth Pumpkin Painting/Decorating Contest to be judged at the Cherokee County Fair on October 14. The contest entry opens August 31, at 8:00AM and the deadline to…

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Donation Station at the Murphy Farmers Market

MURPHY, N.C. – The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cherokee County Center Donation Station at the Murphy Farmers Market is a way for the community to engage in supporting local food and food security…

Tomato Fest

First Annual Tomato Fest at the Murphy Farmers Market!

Tomato Festival at the Murphy Farmers Market! The first annual Tomato Fest was held on July 15th, 2023 at the Murphy Farmers Market. The event was planned and sponsored by the newly formed Cherokee…

Woman showing children an observation beehive filled with bees

Cherokee County 4-H School Enrichment Programs Are Everywhere!!!

Cherokee County 4-H loves to partner with Cherokee County teachers and schools to bring 4-H School Enrichment programs to the classroom. 4-H School Enrichment is a sequence of learning experiences…

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…

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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…

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…

Woman points at bees in wooden observation hive while children watch

1st Graders Explore the Busy World of Bees!!!

All four first grade classes at Murphy Elementary school participated in the 4-H school enrichment program, Busy World of Bees. Students in Mrs. Stonecypher's, Mrs. Wood's, Mrs. Flowers', and Mrs.…