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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…

CPR, AED, and First Aid Training

The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute will be offering a free CPR, AED, and First Aid Training in Cherokee County Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Extension Education Annex in Murphy, NC.…

WNC Ag Options Informational Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers Monday August 25 at 4 PM. The WNC AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the…

Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC

New Invasive Insect PestSpotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been detected in Caldwell County, NC making it the fourth county in our state where the pest has been found. The planthopper…

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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…

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Western NC Farm Succession School

Attend the Western NC Farm Succession School and learn how to secure your farm’s future and leave a legacy for future generations. Topics will include Family Communication, Retirement, Long-Term Care…

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District Activity Day Presenter Brings Home the Gold

Senior 4-H member, Eli Setless, did a great job at this years West District 4-H District Activity Day. Each year hundreds of 4-H members work hard to get ready to compete in 4-H Presentations, public…

Listen to Our Grow and Graze Podcast

N.C. Cooperative Extension has started the Grow and Graze Podcast in June. An Ag South Farm Credit donation allowed the purchase of the equipment and continues to be our sponsor. The podcast will…

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1st Grade Students Complete "The 4-H Busy World of Bees"

Cherokee County 4-H volunteer and Master Gardener, Arleene Ward, just wrapped up an eight lesson series from our 4-H Busy World of Bees with 86 first graders at Murphy Elementary School. Arleene is…

Farm Series Class Registrations Are Available

Cherokee and Graham County is excited to offer the Farm School Series again for 2023. Click on the links below to register for the classes. The cost of each class is $10.00. Each program/event has…