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This Month's Featured Video:
A Message from Doug Clement,
County Extension Director
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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 priced. The plant and tree sale starts on February 1 and ends March 10, 2023. Plants will be available for pick up April 5.
List of Plants Available>>
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Spring 2023
Master Gardener Training is full!
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The Bee School Is the New Buzz for 2023
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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 Extension, Cherokee County Center. This workshop is for first time beekeepers or anyone who has an interest in bees.
Register Today!
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Join us on March 17th, 2023 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. for the upcoming Meal Planning Workshop! This free educational class is designed for anyone interested in learning more about meal planning and meal prepping. This class will cover various meal planning techniques, USDA MyPlate nutrition guidelines, the basics of meal prepping, and even offer nutritious recipes to take home! Feel free to bring your lunch and learn with us!
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension Meeting Room, 699 Connahetta St. Murphy, NC 28906
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4-H Camping Spots
Available for 2023!
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Winter is here, but summer 2023 will be here before you know it and so will our great opportunities for youth to join in some fun at one of our three great 4-H Camps!!
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N.C. Cooperative Extension has launched the Grow and Graze Podcast! Farm Credit Service donation allowed the purchase of the equipment. The podcast will focus on topics that are relevant and practical for the Western North Carolina Area in the areas of agriculture, gardening, and home horticulture.
More Info and Episodes>>
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Enroll or Re-Enroll Now
in 4-H for 2023
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North Carolina 4-H utilizes an enrollment system for all new and existing 4-H members and volunteers. The online enrollment system is called 4-HOnline. If you created a new family profile in the 4-HOnline system during the 2022 program year – or – if you re-enrolled from a previous year – it is now time to update that record for the new 2023 – 2024 programmatic year.
The 4-H Online system is open for enrollment and re-enrollment so log into your account today! If have trouble logging in then please contact Shannon Coleman, at shannon_coleman@ncsu.edu or call (828)837-2210 ext. 4 for help..
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Food Drive for
Small Farms Week 2023
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March 27-31, 2023 marks the 37th annual Small Farms Week. This is a statewide event presented by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T State University that recognizes the contributions of small farmers in counties throughout North Carolina. The N.C. Cooperative Extension Cherokee County Center in association with N.C. A&T State University is hosting a Food Drive until March 27th, 2022. Instead of a general collection of canned goods, staff will be collecting items to provide families with ingredients to create a 7 Can Chicken Tortilla Soup. These kits will be donated to food pantries within the county.
More Information>>
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A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS, HOMEOWNERS, GARDENERS AND YOUTH.
Cherokee and Graham County Centers have teamed together to offer a series of Farm School educational programs that will help farmers, homeowners, gardeners and youth learn more about farming, agriculture and rural living in our area. Most workshops are free to anyone who would like to register. However, there is a charge for the grafting workshop to help cover the cost of the materials. If you have any questions about our programs, feel free to contact us.
To register for any of these programs go to:
go.ncsu.edu/cherokeecounty
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4-H Needs You!
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 for adults and teens who want to make a difference. Volunteers guide 4-H members in becoming productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners.
How to Become a 4-H Volunteer>>
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WNC Communities is pleased to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame. This is an opportunity to recognize stewards of the agribusiness sector, as well as honor visionaries and pioneers of the agriculture industry throughout the North Carolina mountains. The guidelines, criteria and nomination form for 2023 are attached. They can also be downloaded from our website here or you may pick up a hardcopy from our office at 594 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC. Please share the nomination form with those in your organizations and communities who may be interested.
Nominations must be received in our office by Monday, March 13, 2023
The ceremony to induct new members will take place at noon on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the WNC Agricultural Center - Davis Event Center in Fletcher.
Thank you for your hard work to support and promote agriculture in our region.
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2023 Horse Coggins
& Health Clinic Hosted by 4-H
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Does your horse need a current coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia? Have you gotten your horse vaccinated for rabies and West Nile? We have the answers for you. Come on out March 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to the Mountain Folk Center/Cherokee County Fairgrounds, in Murphy, NC and get a coggins test done with same day test results. Dr. Beverly Hargus, from Animals-R-Us, will be the veterinarian providing the shots and test. Major shots like East-West Tetanus, Rabies, Rhino Flu, and West Nile will also be available. Does your horse need its teeth floated? This can be done on-site this very day.
You do not have to live in North Carolina to bring your horse.
For Prices and Services Offered>>
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Cherokee County 4-H Club Meeting Days!!
We currently have four active 4-H Clubs here in Cherokee County. All of our clubs are open to youth ages 5-18 except for our Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club. It is open to grades 6-12. Check out the meeting dates and enroll in one of our great 4-H clubs here in Cherokee County. Youth do not have to have animals or know how to tie fly’s in order to join our clubs. All of our 4-H clubs are free to enroll in.
Read more
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Resources for Homeowners, Landowners, and Gardeners on Soil Sampling
Soil Sampling is an important tool for homeowners and gardeners. Farmers have been relying on this information for many years to be successful in growing crops, pasture, and tree farms. Homeowners, gardeners, and farmers should visit our website for a better understanding of soil sample reports, how to take a sample, and links to the online agronomic site.
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Agent Assistance Can Be Requested Online
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If you are a citizen of Cherokee County and have questions that Doug Clement or the Cherokee County Master Gardeners can assist with, submit your request at this link. It is very important that you provide detailed information. This information request is for Cherokee County, NC citizens only. Please allow 2 days for a response. Access the entire NC State Extension database by visiting cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu and typing the keyword in the search bar located in the upper right hand corner of the website. Also enjoy our monthly newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email address."
More Info
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The Appalachian Beekeepers Association will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC..
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The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees & Birds
4-H Club will hold their next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC.
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The Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H & Modern Woodmen Club will meet on February 9th from 3pm - 4:30pm in Debbie Sander's Classroom. Ages 5-18 are welcome!
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The Cherokee County 4-H Horse Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC.
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The Cherokee County Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC.
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Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, February 2nd and again on February 16th at 3:30pm-5:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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