Donated Food Items Needed!!

Due to the limited capacity of MANNA's Snack Bag program at this time, we are partnering with Cherokee Clay Food Alliance and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce to continue to serve 128 food-insecure students with a backpack bag of food for each weekend. This support will continue through the school year at Murphy Middle School, Murphy High School, Peachtree Elementary School, The Oaks Academy, Tri-County Early College, and Ranger Elementary School. Please help us serve this need by donating from the list above. You may drop items at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office located at 40 Peachtree Street (second floor of the Courthouse Annex Building). If you have question, please contact Marlana Baker at  the NC Cooperative Extension office 828-837-2210.

Buy Cool Socks and Help 4-H

Our online store host over 20 pairs of socks including some cute holiday socks. For each pair of socks sold Cherokee County 4-H will receive $5.00. The online store will be open from November 1, 2024, to December 6, 2024. visit the web link below for a link to our on-line store!

Spring 2025 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

The spring 2025 Pesticide Safety Schools are now available to those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. Our spring 2025 Pesticide Safety Schools are in-person. Exams are administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS. Please sue link below to register and see class dates and times.

Community Help Desk Underway at

The Penland Center

The Community Help Desk is a series of drop in events scheduled at different dates, times and locations throughout Cherokee County. One-on-one appointments for detailed evaluation of technology issues (computers, phones, and tablets) can be scheduled at the events.

10 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating

The holidays bring joy, celebrations, and often indulgent meals. However, with a few mindful strategies based on the  Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), you can enjoy festive foods without compromising your health.

Donate Full or Quartered Deer at Adams Processing

If you are a licensed deer hunter and you would like to donate a legally harvested deer to help decrease food insecurity in Cherokee County, bring your deer to Adam Farm Processing located at 184 Stiles Packing Lane, Marble, NC this deer season.

Gardening Basics Offered By Extension Master Gardeners

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County will be offering free gardening classes each month from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m.   Classes will be held at Konehete Park located at 699B Connahetta Street in Murphy, NC. See our website for a FULL list of classes!

Join Our New Teen Club!!!

Spread the Warmth for the Holidays, ECA Giving Trees!

The Extension Community Association (ECA) Sit & Knit Club has launched a heartwarming initiative to help Cherokee County residents stay warm this winter. Through their dedication to craft and community service, members of the Sit & Knit Club have hand-knit or crocheted cozy hats, scarves, blankets, and gloves to be placed on two Christmas trees, known as “Giving Trees.”

Recent Developments Regarding Passwords

There has been new attention in the technology space directed to passwords, and to password management. A major provider of hardware and operating systems has now furnished a utility to manage passwords bundled with its latest update. Previously, password management tools were typically applications available via paid subscription.

Beginner Sewing Series

Learn the Basics of Sewing! No Machine Required! 

All 3 classes are included in your ticket fee of $60

Sewing machines are provided.

Build your confidence and learn basic sewing skills!

For adults 18 and over.

Cherokee County 4-H Clubs How to Join! 🍀

Cherokee County currently has five 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 and 4-H Cooking, Crafting, & Community Club. Cherokee On The Fly 4-H Club is open to grades 6-12. 4-H Cooking, Crafting, & Community Club is open to all youth ages 12-18.

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.

New Partnership Between NC Division of Broadband and Digital Equity and NC 211

Cherokee County residents will now be able to access community resources that support internet affordability, access to computers and digital devices, digital skills and literacy, tech support and free Wi-Fi with one call.

Support 4-H Camp and Congress, Buy a Paper Clover NOW!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All. 100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth.

Agroforestry Classes Available Online

Work 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. Developed by experienced agroforesters, these courses help you avoid confusion and misinformation as you build your expertise in agroforestry.

Assistance Can Be Requested On-line!

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.

SNAP/FNS Assistance

More In My Basket helps reduce food insecurity by connecting North Carolina residents to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a federal food assistance program, formerly called Food Stamps.
If you would like assistance with SNAP, call us toll free at 1-855-240-1451 or 1-888-382-7105 (para ayuda en español). You can also fill out a contact form at www.morefood.org/contact-us/