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Meet Our NEW DIGITAL SKILLS Agent!
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We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Daniel Ferreira, our new Digital Skills Agent, here at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Danny brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for empowering our community through digital literacy. |
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Protect Your Personal Information and Cash During the Election Season
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As the final stages of the 2024 election campaign unfold, criminals are using these happenings to defraud ordinary citizens. Current events and issues can establish a context and the same tools that legitimate campaigns leverage for support are deployed to divert resources. |
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Let's Walk for Health,Together!
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Beginners are welcome to join us! We recommend wearing athletic shoes and clothing. A water bottle is also recommended to stay hydrated!
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National 4-H Week is Coming! Are You Ready?
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| This is an opportunity for counties to market their 4-H program in their counties and grow the interest of new families. 4-H Clubs and members can share their love of 4-H will also help recruit new members during this time. |
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We Need Your Input! Extension Master Gardner Programs for 2025
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The Extension Master Gardeners, Cherokee County are planning programs and activities for 2025 and they want your input. A survey has been developed to allow you to chose topics important to you!
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Community Attends Venison Donation Program, Informational Session
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Jacob Adam, owner of Adam Farms Processing offered a tour of the facility as part of an informational session on the new Venison Donation program in Cherokee County, which launched September, 2024. |
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Cherokee County 4-H Clubs How to Join!!!! 🍀
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Cherokee County currently has four active 4-H Clubs. 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. All of our 4-H clubs are free to enroll. |
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Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum
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| The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association will conduct a referendum to continue the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment. Arrangements have been made with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension to facilitate the voting. The Extension offices in each county will be the polling places. |
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ECA: Sew Much Fun Sewing Club Launches Fall Beginner Sewing Series
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| Each class in the three session series builds on these basics, helping students gradually gain the skills and confidence to tackle more complex projects as they progress. |
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It is Time to Register for 4-H Camp!!
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For more than 80 years, North Carolina 4-H camping has taught youth life skills through centers located from the mountains to the sand hills to the coast. |
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Agroforestry Classes Available Online
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vWork online at your own pace to attain a basic knowledge of common agroforestry practices. These courses are available on-demand to provide you with convenient and thorough agroforestry training. |
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Join Us for Ski Walking with Rob Hawk
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A great opportunity for adults
(18 and older) who would like to learn to sew. Classes begin September 13th and registration is required. Please click the link below for more information and to sign-up on eventbrite. |
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4-H Paper Clover Drive is a little Later This Year!
Nov 29th-Dec 15th
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The dates for the 2024 Winter Paper Clover Campaign are: November 29th-December 15th. This year you may also have an opportunity to purchase ornaments that will also support 4-H. 100% of the proceeds will go to 4-H so be on the lookout for these adorable Barnyard Buddies! |
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Heirs Property: Branan’s Recent NC State Economist Article
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Heirs’ property title resolution and retention has emerged as a public policy supporting outreach and education efforts and technical assistance to help heirs’ property interest holders voluntarily clear the titles to large amounts of rural and urban acreage. |
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Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series
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Are you a Pesticide License Holder looking for a convenient way to earn your continuing education hours? If so, please join us for a one hour, online, Lunch and Learn from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, October 2024 to June 2025. Please register for each Lunch and Learn separately. |
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Local 4-H Members Rack Up on Ribbons at the Mountain State Fair!!!
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We wanted to congratulate all our winners from the Mountain State Fair. Youth from our Cherokee County 4-H Horse Club entered arts, crafts, and sewing projects in the NC Mountain State Fair. Check out our web page for a list of winners and see the art that won!!! |
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HealthyWoods App Will Assist in Forest Health
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A great way to log changes in your woodland lots is through the HealthyWoods App that was created by several Universities including NC State Extension. The tool can help you quickly identify common issues and learn about Forest Health. |
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Part 2: Tree Site Selection Publication Series, Now Available!
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By making strategic land management decisions, landowners can have a forest that meets their needs. Whether you are in the Mountains, Piedmont, or Coastal Plain, tree species have certain sites that they are most competitive in. |
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Assistance Can Be Requested On-line!
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If you are a citizen of Cherokee County and have questions about farming, gardening and other type information, assistance can be requested online. You can even include pictures along with your question or concern to help us better assist you. Use the link below to take you to the Agent Assist form. |
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ECA Club Reminders for October 2024
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Extension Community Association (ECA) Meeting Location Change to Extension Office: 40 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC
Upcoming Club Meeting Dates:
October 10: Sit & Knit from 1:00-3:00PM
October 11: Beginner Sewing Series from 1:00-3:00PM (Ticket Required)
October 24: Sit & Knit from 1:00-3:00PM
October 25: Open Sew from 1:00-3:00PM
*October 22:The evening class for Sit & Knit will continue at the Extension Meeting Room Location from 6:00-8:00PM |
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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.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Cherokee County Center, 40 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906, United States
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