Register Now For The Master Gardener Initial Training

We are excited to offer the Extension Master Gardener℠ Initial Training for Cherokee County beginning January 7, 2026. The training will be held at the Extension Annex . Classes will be each Wednesday through April 15, 2026 from 9 a.m. until noon. Find all the information for the class through the link below. 

Sign-Up Now for the 2026 Camping Season

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. Each year, more than 4,000 campers from across the state participate in 4-H camping programs at North Carolina’s 4-H educational centers.

Calling All Deer Hunters

The Venison Donation Program has now expanded to include venison donations back to food pantries in Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties with a potential reach to over 5,000 food insecure individuals.

Merlin Bird ID During Migration Season

Now that migration season is in full swing, use the MERLIN Bird ID application from Cornell to be more aware of feathered friends who are visiting our area.

Celebrating National 4-H Week 2025

National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate the impact of 4-H and the ways it helps young people prepare for college, careers, and life. Across North Carolina, 4-H members, alumni, volunteers, and supporters will come together to showcase how 4-H youth are not just ready for the future, but how they are Beyond Ready.

Region A: Partnership for Children

We are excited to partner with Region A: Partnership for Children to offer the NC Crunch program to the Murphy Parents as Teachers group on October 21! Children will learn all about apples, create an apple recipe and craft and enjoy reading and song time with their families. To find out more about the program contact

Monica Matthews at mmatthews@rapc.org

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!

Coverage Map Application Shows Cellular Performance

Use the Coverage Map application, available for either Apple or Android, to locate information about access to high speed cellular. This crowdsourced map Is a tool for users to view and compare cellular coverage data for different carriers.

How to Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H

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.

Tai Chi Classes are Underway

Tai Chi Classes are underway at Peachtree Community Center. Participants are learning Tai Chi forms and flow while improving their strength, balance, and endurance!  See flyer below for more information or contact Extension Agent, Marlana Baker.

Pro Garden Series Classes 2026

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County will be offering a series of Pro Gardening classes beginning January 14. The classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Extension Annex  for participants who wants to learn about gardening but are not quite ready to become an Extension Master Gardener.

Apollo Net, A New Affordable Internet Option in NC

A new nonprofit internet service provider, Apollonet, is now available to families who are currently receiving public assistance. This service will help fill the gap left by discontinued subsidy programs, offering a new, affordable option for internet access.

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.

Cherokee County 4-H Clubs Meeting Dates and Times

Come check out one of our great 4-H Clubs  and get enroll in one of our great 4-H clubs here in Cherokee County. Youth do not have to own animals, know how to tie fly’s, or know how to cook in order to join our clubs but youth should be interested in learning about the focus areas of the clubs.