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Support Our Local Farmers Markets

Support Our Local Farmers Markets: Fresh Produce, Community Spirit, and New Opportunities!Murphy, NC – As the vibrant summer season unfolds, there's no better time to celebrate and support our local…

Beekeeper showing a hive frame with bees to three children leaning in

Two Local Schools Complete The Busy World of Bees

The Busy World of Bees 4-H School Enrichment Curriculum is crafted to engage youth in celebrating bees and their pollinator allies and build an understanding of the benefits that bees and other…

Man in plaid shirt holding a rabbit in front of 4‑H clover bunting at a fair

Cherokee County Ag Day

Last year, Cherokee County 4-H partnered with Cherokee County Farm Bureau to help host an Ag Day for Cherokee County 3rd graders. The event took place in early April last year, and both the kids and…

Girl holding brown-and-white rabbit in a hall with trophies and flowers

Join Our Bunnies, Bovines, Bees, & Birds 4-H Club

The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees, & Birds 4-H Club is geared up for the year ahead and has some fun learning experiences planned for the upcoming meetings. The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees, & Birds 4-H Club…

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…

Fly fishing reel, rod handle, landing net, and colorful fishing flies on wooden surface

Join Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club!

The Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club members learn to tie flies, learn how to cast a fly rod so no previous experience is necessary. The club is free to join. Members will also be learning about the…

Several students sorting beads into green trays and filling small plastic bags

Join the 4-H Cooking, Crafting, & Community Club

The new 4-H Cooking, Crafting, & Community Club, meets the 3rd Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Education Annex, at 699B Connahetta Street, Murphy, NC. This club is open for youth…

FCS Agents assemble Kitchen Kits for Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Helene Relief: Kitchen Kit Drive Impact Report

We want to extend a special thank you to West District Family & Consumer Science agents, FCS agents that held collection drives, Cherokee Clay Food Alliance members that generously provided…

Dates Set for Donation Station!

The Extension Donation Station will be held each Second Saturday at the Murphy Farmers Market! The Donation Station helps to supply nutritious food to those in need by donating healthy, local food to…

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…