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Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Homegrown | How to Identify Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac

Before you pack up for the next hike or clearing out some brush, know what to look for so you're not left looking for a cure!

"A fuzzy vine, is no friend of mine!"

Visit NC State Extension's "Homegrown" channel on YouTube for more helpful videos!  Click the link below.

CLICK HERE to go to the Homegrown Channel

> GRANTS AVAILABLE <


Don't miss out! Join us for a meeting on how to apply for the 2025 WNC AgOptions Grant!

Sponsored by NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission in partnership with

NC Cooperative Extension and WNC Communities


CLICK HERE for more information!


WEST DISTRICT 4-H HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!


On June 17th, the West District 4-H Youth Horse Events hosted its traditional 4-H youth horsemanship clinic and it was one of the largest we have had since 2015! 

Read More HERE

LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS AND FOOD RESOURCES

Call Marlana Baker for more information; 828-837-2210 ext 5


Families at the Peachtree Community Summer Kick Off event on June 22, 2024 learned about ways to stay healthy this summer through an outreach effort from Cherokee County Extension. An obstacle course was set up for families to complete together and as a prize, they received a frisbee to take home to continue moving this Summer!

Learn More Here!

NC PSI Agent Network Expands in Cherokee County

Eleven agents selected for the network, serve as a bridge between the state's growers and the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative.  Read more about this exciting expansion and the sciences it brings to Cherokee County!

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CLICK HERE!


BE SURE TO ENROLL FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR


ENROLL or RE-ENROLL HERE
Get your free ticket HERE

MASTER GARDNER'S

OFFERING "FREE" CLASSES

For a full list of classes, dates and times, visit the web link below.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TODAY!

CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES AND REGISTRATION!!


  

MORE INFOMATION TO COME !


District Day Activity Presenter Brings Home the Gold!!!

READ MORE HERE

L.I.F.T. EXERCISE CLASS IN RANGER

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRES


Protecting your home from wildfires may be as easy as pruning shrubs, cleaning gutters, and raking leaves. There are many resources available regarding wildfire in our state that can help you keep informed of current wildfire conditions, learn about wildfire, and take action to reduce your wildfire risk.

Find Resources and Information HERE

CHEROKEE COUNTY FOOD RESOURCE GUIDE

CLICK HERE for a Full list of Resources!
CLICK HERE for the Agent Assist form!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

-Pressure Canner Testing-

2024 Mountain Hort Feild Day

Email: Jessica_Edney@ncsu.edu (for more information)

Mountain Horticulture Crops

Research and Extension Center

74 Research Drive

Mills River, NC. 28759

Get More Info HERE!
CLICK HERE FOR LICENSING INFORMATION!
CLICK TO COMPLETE SURVEY


CHEROKEE / CLAY FOOD ALLIANCE WILL BE MEETING AT GROVES FARM MARKET!


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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

N.C. Cooperative Extension - Cherokee County Center, 40 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906, United States
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