Annual Hiwassee Dam Egg Hunt is April 6th

Every year before Easter our Cherokee County 4-H program teams up with Mrs. Lynn Hamby,  Hiwassee Dam Modern Woodmen, and Hiwassee Dam Fire Department to host the annual community egg hunt. this year the egg hunt will be April 6th at 2:00 p.m. starting with our free hot dog lunch.

Mediterranean Way of Eating Program

Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases.

Cook and Connect in our hands-on Mediterranean Class Series! Learn to create delicious healthy dishes and enjoy a flavorful tasting session. Limited spots! 

Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness

Discover apps specifically for emergencies, social media and smartphone tips. Learn options for managing energy, medications and finances. Consider aspects of using the “Cloud” to store critical documents.

Ag Agent Assistance Can Be Requested Online!

If you are a citizen of Cherokee County and have questions about farming, gardening and other type information, assistance can be requested online.  We also have some great online information to help solve problems with Weed ID, Plant ID, Pest, Pathogens and more!

4-H Plant Sale Orders Come in April 2nd!

Thank you to all that order from our annual 4-H plant sale, it is much appreciated.

Your plant order will be available to be picked up at 699B Connahetta St, Murphy, NC, at the Extension Education Annex, on April 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Join Our Bunnies, Bovines, Bees & Birds 4-H Club

The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees, & Birds 4-H Club is geared up for the year ahead and has some fun learning experiences planned for the upcoming meetings. The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees, & Birds 4-H Club focuses on teaching youth about livestock animals, honey bees, and other animals other than horses.

Introduction to Estate PlanningTools

A brief and simple explanation of some document types related to estate planning.

Introduction to online tools for estate planning, common components of some plans, and definitions of jargon. This session will not cover how to prepare a will or trust, nor will legal guidance be provided.

Healthy Road Snacks by More in My Basket!

Are you going on a road trip soon? This article by the More In My Basket team has great tips on ways to pack healthy snacks for you and your family. No matter if you are traveling by car, train or airplane, you can still maintain healthy eating habits while away from your house. By choosing more balanced and nutritious options to snack on, you also guarantee more energy to enjoy your vacation.

Streaming and Smart Tvs

Streaming videos or music does not have to download files. Learn about “Cutting the Cord'” and consider whether or not that might be an option for you. Topics include streaming without subscriptions, online entertainment services, live-tv replacement and Smart TVs.

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.

Join the 4-H Cooking, Crafting and Community Club

This club focuses on being creative with crafts, learning cooking skills, and giving back through community service. Youth will create projects to enter in regional fairs and contest. We will focus on 4-H presentations and community service projects.

Cherokee County ECA Has a New Facebook Page!

Extension Community Association (ECA) is a state-level volunteer organization affiliated with NC State Extension, focused on strengthening families and communities through education, leadership, and community involvement.

Need Your Soil Tested?

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. Soil sampling materials can be picked up at our office location during normal business hours. We have a self help table located on the 2nd floor in which you can pick-up the boxes, forms, and instructions.

Community Help Desk at Andrews Sunshine Center

The Community Help Desk is a series of drop in events scheduled at different dates, times and locations throughout Cherokee County. In addition to engaging with community members about existing challenges, our discussion is intended to facilitate the discovery and sharing of methods and tools.

The April session will be at the Andrews Sunshine Center, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. on Monday April 21st

Increasing Access to Meet Community Needs:

A Conversation With

Marla Baker

Making impacts within the local food community and empowering community members to lead healthier lifestyles is something that can motivate many of us in the efforts we put into our local food work. This is one of the things Marlana Baker appreciates most in her role as Cherokee County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Local Food Coordinator (LFC). 

Cherokee On the Fly 4-H Club is Open for Enrollment

The members learn to tie flies, learn how to cast so no previous experience is necessary. The club is free to join. Members will also be learning about the environment and different insects and creatures that they are tying fly’s to mimic. Youth do not need to know anything about fly fishing to join the club.

Extension Master Gardener℠ Certification-Volunteer Interest Form

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County are planning certification training each Wednesday beginning January 7 thru April 22,  2026. This is a selective process that will include interviews. To stay informed and receive the itinerary and application about the training when finalized,  please complete the information below. Deadline to complete the interest form is October 1, 2025

Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H

For 2025

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.

Online Health Resources Workshop

Participate in activities to evaluate on-line health resources, while discovering other tool.  Please join us at the session on Tuesday April 15th at 2 p.m. Secure WiFi is available at the Education Annex at 699B Connahetta Street in Murphy, and the use of devices for the session can be provided for up to 10 participants.

4-H Horse Club Competes at State 4-H Horse Bowl

The 2025 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest was held on March 8, 2025, in conjunction with the State Hippology Contests on the campus of NC State University. The event drew 142 youth participants across 27 teams, competing in Junior, Senior, and Mixed divisions. Additionally, 17 enthusiastic Cloverbud participants, aged 5-7, engaged in four rounds of spirited play, demonstrating their budding equine expertise.

Outdoor Adventure Apps

A lecture considering the features and benefits of mobile apps for hiking, camping, nature identification, fishing and hunting.

Please join us for the session on Wednesday April 23rd at 2 p.m. Secure WiFi is available at the Education Annex at 699B Connahetta Street in Murphy, and the use of devices during the session can be provided for up to 10 participants.

Digital Coupon Tools

Learn about different types of digital coupons, and how they work. We will cover websites, apps, browser extensions, retailers and coupon databases. Please join us for the session on Tuesday April 29th at 11 a.m. Secure WiFi is available at the Education Annex at 699B Connahetta Street in Murphy, and the use of devices during the session can be provided for up to 10 participants.