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Nothing symbolizes the
South's reaction to the threat of snow more than milk, bread and eggs.
Ever wondered what determines the price of milk? This video will shed some insight into what fuels your midnight bowls of cereal and morning muffins.
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Free Digital Skills Tutoring
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Tyler Anderson, our Digital Skills Agent, is offering free tutoring for any digital medium to all Cherokee County residents. If you're having problems with using your computer, tablet or phone, call 828-837-2210 (ext. 6) or email tyler_anderson@ncsu.edu.
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Farm Planning Resources for New and Aspiring Farmers
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If you’re a new or aspiring farmer in North Carolina, check out some of the resources NC State Extension has to offer. Click below to learn more, and for a video that will tell you what you need to know.
Click here!
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January 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter Available
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The January 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available! It highlights upcoming events, such as State Hippology and Horsebowl. Click here for more information and for a link to be added to the newsletter.
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Extension Master Gardener℠ Speaker Bureau Classes for 2024
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Classes for the Extension Master Gardener℠ speaker bureau have been scheduled for January, February and March. The classes include:
February 14- Winter Sowing
March 13- Composting
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4-H Plant sale to Begin February 1st to March 15th!
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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.
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Resources On Soil Sampling
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Soil Sampling is an important tool for homeowners and gardeners. For more information, please click the link below.
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Make sure you're not falling for AI-powered scams!
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| No, there isn't a hidden government subsidy or a new program by the President- it's fake! Call 828-837-2210 (ext. 6) for more information.
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| An Excellent New Partnership!
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The North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Cherokee County Center is proud to have partnered with the Peachtree Community Club. We held an excellent breakout session revolving around Smartphone Navigation on January 25th, and we're beyond excited at what more is to come.
If you have an idea for a class, or are interested in attending future events at the Peachtree Community Center, call Tyler Anderson at 828-837-2210 (ext. 6) or email tyler_anderson@ncsu.edu.
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Register for the West District
4-H Teen Winterfest!
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The West District 4-H Teen Officer Council has put together a great winter
event for February 24th from 10-3. If you're a teen ages 12-18 and would like to register, please contact Shannon Coleman at 828-837-2210 or email shannon_coleman@ncsu.edu by February 14th.
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Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H for 2024!!
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North Carolina 4-H utilizes an enrollment system for all new and existing 4-H members and volunteers called 4-HOnline. It's open for enrollment and re-enrollment so log into your account today! If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Coleman by email shannon_coleman@ncsu.edu or by phone 828-837-2210 ext. 4.
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Volunteer Opportunity Coming in April!
On April 5th Farm Bureau, Cherokee County 4-H, Local Farmers & Livestock Producers will host, in conjunction with Cherokee County
Schools third grades, an Ag Day. We are looking for adults who have a passion for local foods and agriculture to help with the event either as a guide for the event or help farmers/booth hosts with their portion of the event. If you are interested in being an adult volunteer please contact Shannon Coleman, shannon_coleman@ncsu.edu or call 828-837-2210 ext 4.
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Weaving Creativity: Loom Knitting Hat Workshop
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Recently, the Extension Community Association organized a Loom Knitting Hat Workshop, led by our own Marlana Baker. The workshop
brought together a bright group of young, enthusiastic participants from the Graceful Academic Purpose Homeschool Group. The presence of parents at the workshop added an extra layer of love and support to the event.
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Cherokee County 4-H has not had a new needs assessment survey in five years so to better understand the needs of Cherokee County youth and families we have created a new Youth Needs Assessment Survey.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic things have changed from how programs are delivered, how we need to be marketing programs to families, and what program topics are now of greatest interest to and needed by county youth. We would greatly appreciate it if you would share this link with other Cherokee County youth, parents, nonprofits, or anyone else that interacts regularly with youth in a formal or informal capacity.
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Winter Vegetable Conference
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We have a wonderful program developed for the Winter Vegetable Conference in Asheville on Feb 21-22. Read more and find the Eventbrite link to register below. Read more |
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| Join our team as an
Administrative Assistant!
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Are you an organized and detail oriented professional looking for a dynamic work environment? We have an exciting opportunity for you here at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Cherokee County Center. Click below to learn more.
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NC 4-H Honor Club and 4-H Scholarship Applications Now Available!
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NC 4-H Honor Club and 4-H Scholarship Information has been uploaded and placed on the NC 4-H Website. The due date is February 1st at 5:00 p.m. The link is below.
Apply
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Did you know we have a Facebook page? This is a great way to follow N.C. Cooperative Extension — Cherokee County Center and view our upcoming Extension events. Over the last 9 months, our Facebook page reach has increased from under 5,000 to over 30,000 users and continuing to grow! On our Facebook page you will find agriculture education, upcoming Extension classes and events, program success stories, 4-H happenings, healthy recipes, food safety tips, relevant research articles, Homegrown
videos and more! It is our hope that you would partner with us by following our page and sharing our posts to reach as many people in the community as possible! Visit us on Facebook and we hope to see you at an upcoming event! If you have any questions about information posted, please call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center office at (828)837-2210.
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Learn to integrate the forestland surrounding your pasture the right way. These hour-long presentations are online and can be attended from anywhere.
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Cherokee County 4-H Club Meeting Days!!
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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. To enroll NC 4-HOnline Enrollment System or for help 4-H Online Enrollment Help.
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| Agent and Master Gardener 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."
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The Appalachian Beekeepers Association will hold their next meeting at 7pm, on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy, NC..
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Bellview Community Center has been getting active with the LIFT Exercise Program! LIFT is an evidence-based strengthening program for older adults that meets twicely for 8 weeks. If you're interested in an upcoming class, please send an email to marlana_baker@ncsu.edu with your name and location.
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Consider Frost-Seeding Clovers into tall fescue pastures. The benefits could be substantial. Read More
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Prescribed Burn Associations continue to grow in North Carolina. Read more about the folks working to make our state safer and prosperous. Read More
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Need a refresher on your computer basics? Join Tyler Anderson for Macintosh Labs in our office at 40 Peachtree St. Computers will be provided for your use. Call 828-837-2210 for more information.
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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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