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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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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…

Shiitake Mushroom on a log in nature

Learn to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms

Extension Master Gardeners in Cherokee County will teach a hands on Shiitake Mushroom class. The class will be taught September 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM at our classroom located at 699 Connaheeta Street…

4‑H Paper Clover fundraiser Apr 26–May 7, 2023 at Tractor Supply; supports 4‑H camp and leadership.

Spring Paper Clover Drive at Tractor Supply April 26th-May 7th!!!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over…

Beekeeper holding a wooden hive frame covered with bees and honeycomb

NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

Honey bees are hardworking, tirelessly gathering nectar and pollen to share with their hive. They provide a vital ecological service by pollinating agricultural, garden and native plants. Explore…

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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…

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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…

AG STAR North Carolina HOME GROWN VOICE Talent Search

Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?

Paige King Johnson is a singer-songwriter originally from Angier, NC now traveling back and forth from Nashville, TN. She was recently named the first musical ambassador for the NC Department of…