Fall Beginner Sewing Series

This is a great opportunity for adults (18 and older)who would like to learn to sew. You will learn the basics including care and maintenance of your sewing machine and how to operate it, how to read a pattern, and how to create some great beginner sewing projects.

Be on the Lookout for Black Knot

Black knot, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa (formerly Dibotryon morbosum), is a common and often disfiguring disease affecting plum and cherry trees, including both cultivated and wild varieties. If left unmanaged, it can severely impact fruit production and the overall health of infected trees.

Cherokee County 4-H Has Had a Busy Summer!

Cherokee County 4-H has had a busy summer. We have worked with 3 county summer day camp programs as well as participating in district and state events.

Youth in the Murphy Summer Camp, the 21st Century Summer Camp, and the Texana Community Summer Camp have been able to participate in 4-H curriculum activities all summer.

Flower Hammering Workshop

Flower hammering, also known as leaf pounding or tataki-zome, is a traditional art form where the colors and patterns of leaves and flowers are transferred onto fabric or paper by pounding them with a hammer or mallet. The Cherokee tribe, particularly Cherokee women, were known to use this technique to decorate fabric. You are welcome to bring flowers from your garden. All supplies are included.

2025 Mountain Horticulture Field Day

Register now for this special opportunity to visit the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center. Tours of Tomatoes, Apples, Specialty, and Alternative Research Crops. For more information, please contact Jessica at jessica_edney@ncsu.edu or 828-654-8590. See flyer below.

Goat Care on a Few Acres

Are you interested in learning about goat care and production on a few acres? The workshop will be free and will discuss shelter, fencing, handling facilities, nutrition, reproduction, parasite management (FAMACHA), hoof trimming, predator control, and marketing meat goats. The training will conclude at Noon.

Registration Open for 4-H Sew Happy to Learn to Sew Day Camp

Cherokee County 4-H is hosting a summer day camp opportunity for youth to learn to sew. This will be a basic learn-to-sew class for youth ages 8-18. We will learn machine and hand sewing techniques. The day camp is 4 days, August 4th-August 7th. The time is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. No experience is necessary.

A Pop Up in Chop Might be a Wipeout

Here in the mountains we don’t expect to hang ten, but it can still be possible to get caught inside the barrel of a wave of information. Browser extensions have been secretly watching where you go online. They looked like fun or helpful tools, but then they changed. Eighteen specific applications were installed on about two million devices. Some browsers were not impacted at all, this time.

2025 Artistic Expression and Creative Contest Winners

The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program is thrilled to announce the results of the highly anticipated 2025 Artistic Expression and Creative Writing Contests! These contests, a highlight of the NC State 4-H Horse Show, were held on July 11th and 12th in Raleigh, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of our 4-H members.

Non Food Essentials for Emergency Preparedness

When considering emergency preparedness, it is crucial to have supplies ready for power outages or if you need to leave your home. Having a stocked food supply and clean drinking water is important; having non-food supplies is essential for staying safe and comfortable. 

WNC AgOptions Information Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers Monday August 25 at 4 p.m. The WNC AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the 2026 application, timeline of the grant application, and answer questions. Grants of $5000.00 and $10,000.00 are available to farmers located within a 22 county area of Western North Carolina.

Cherokee County 4-H Club Meeting Dates and Times

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. All of our 4-H clubs are free to enroll in. If there is no club that your child is interested in please give us a call and we will talk to you about other ways to be involved in 4-H. Or if you would like to start a 4-H club we would love to have new 4-H adult volunteers.

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!

Participate in Wellness Activity via Online Classes

Virtual fitness and wellness classes are available from Senior Planet. Although the sessions are designed for individuals who are 60 years old or older, anyone can participate. The sessions launched in September 2020, and there are currently more than twenty live programs every week.

Learn How to Identify Trees

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County will be offering a free class from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13. The class will be held at 699b Connahetta Street in Murphy, NC. Learn the keys to identify trees and practice tree identification along the Riverwalk. Checkout all of our classes at go.ncsu.edu/cherokeecounty.

Grape Creek ECA Celebrates Community and Education at Annual Picnic

The Grape Creek Extension Community Association (ECA) Club held its much-anticipated annual picnic, a delightful gathering that combined community spirit with a heartwarming dedication to local education. Members converged for an afternoon of fellowship, food, and a special initiative to support Cherokee County teachers.

Step Up Your Health with Murphy on The Move Walking Club!

Walking is a fantastic way to boost your physical health, helping to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, and even manage weight. But the benefits don't stop there! Participating in a group like Murphy on the Move also offers wonderful social and mental advantages.

How Cooperative Extension Agent, Danny Ferreira Helped a Historian Share His Story

In Cherokee County, North Carolina, a respected Civil War historian had a lifetime of knowledge—but no way to share it. Despite his deep understanding of local history, he faced a major barrier: digital literacy. Without access to technology or the skills to use it, his dream of preserving and sharing his research with the public seemed out of reach.

Discover the Alliance For Grassland Renewal

Are your pastures performing at their peak? Are you getting the most out of your forage, or are you battling challenges like fescue toxicity that limit your livestock’s health and your farm’s profitability? If you’re a farmer, rancher, or landowner involved in livestock production, there’s a vital resource you need to know about: The Alliance for Grassland Renewal.

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.