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This Month's Featured Video from NCSU's
"HomeGrown" YouTube Channel:
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Summer Fun
with 4-H
Cherokee County Schools Summer Fun program was held at Murphy Elementary School. The Cherokee County Schools 21st Century Learning Centers Summer Camp Program had 3 locations at schools in Ranger, Murphy, and Andrews.
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Master Gardeners Fall Series Classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners℠ in Cherokee County are working together to provide a series of fall classes in September and October. The classes are $10.00. Classes will be each Monday and Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Classes you can sign up for include (click on the class you would like to attend):
More Info and a List of Classes≥≥
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Canning Season is Here! Has Your Gauge Been Tested?
Did you know that your dial gauge pressure canner should be tested each year for accuracy?
Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food. Gauges that read low cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high or low, however gauges that differ by more than 2 pounds will need to be replaced.
Call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center at 828-837-2210 x5 or email Marlana Baker, Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences, at marlana_baker@ncsu.edu to request information or arrange a time for canner testing.
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Come See Us at the Cherokee County Fair!!
We will be at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews, NC September 16 and 17. The staff and volunteers will have a host of activities and demonstrations for the two day fair. Activities will include face painting, sand art, and a special appearance from Smokey Bear and more!
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Farm Business Roundtable to Be Held in Cherokee County
Are you seeking up-to-date resource information from community farm support agencies? Join resource partner, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, for a roundtable discussion about funding opportunities and support services. Representatives from the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource, and Conservation, NC Department of Agriculture and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Western NC Food Justice Initiative, and your Small Business Center will share information and resources supporting Agribusiness Development in our region. You will have an opportunity to share questions before the event to help us share information that you want to know. If you would like to attend the roundtable discussion at the Small Business Center in Marble, NC on September 26, please sign up today. If you cannot attend the Marble meeting, use the QR codes below to sign-up at other locations.
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Afterschool Snacks Available in ChopChop Magazine!!
The ChopChop fall 2022 and summer 2022 magazine is available right now at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center.
The ChopChop Family is a non-profit publisher of magazines about cooking and cooking curriculum. Their mission is to inspire and inform families about cooking and eating healthy, real foods together. The ChopChop magazine is for families and it teaches kids to fix foods for themselves while having fun and teaching kids essential life skills, like nutrition awareness, relationship building, and language literacy.
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A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS, HOMEOWNERS, GARDENERS AND YOUTH.
Cherokee and Graham County Centers have teamed together to offer a series of Farm School educational programs that will help farmers, homeowners, gardeners and youth learn more about farming, agriculture and rural living in our area. Most workshops are free to anyone who would like to register. However, there is a charge for the grafting workshop to help cover the cost of the materials. If you have any questions about our programs, feel free to contact us.
To register for any of these programs go to:
go.ncsu.edu/cherokeecounty
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Plants and Weeds Toxic to Horses
Some of these plants may surprise you and you will probably despair of ever learning them all. But learning them all is not the point. Your stock are living in a dangerous environment and the best way to protect them from toxic weeds is to develop and utilize a comprehensive weed control program.
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EGG-Cellent Egg Contest Open to 4-H Members
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LIFT Program Offered to Seniors
What is LIFT? It is an evidence-based 8 week strength training program to help older-adults meet physical activity guidelines. LIFT exercises can help make daily activities easier, like driving your car or keeping up with grandkids! The LIFT Program begins in September, however spots are limited so sign up today!
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Cherokee County 4-H Club Meeting Days!!
We currently have four active 4-H Clubs here in Cherokee County. 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. Check out the meeting dates and enroll in one of our great 4-H clubs here in Cherokee County. Youth do not have to have animals or know how to tie fly’s in order to join our clubs. All of our 4-H clubs are free to enroll in.
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FREE Soil Samples
Our staff has training in Raleigh beginning October 3, 2022. Soil samples can be dropped off at our office through noon September 30 and we will deliver the samples to the lab in Raleigh the first week of October. Soil sampling is easy by following the directions from this instructional video. Soil sampling will continue to be free through November but it will cost a postage fee to send to the lab in Raleigh. There is a $4.00 fee for each sample from December thru March so now is a great time to take those samples to prepare for Spring 2023.
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Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?
Paige King Johnson is a singer-songwriter originally from Angier, NC now traveling back and forth from Nashville, TN. She was recently named the first musical ambassador for the NC Department of Agriculture’s Got to Be NC program. There are a lot of different projects in the works with this partnership, but the main one is the upcoming NC Ag Star Homegrown Voice Talent Search in September & November of this year. As a Harnett County 4-H alum, Paige was involved in both the livestock programs and the arts programs, she is now reaching out to hopefully connect with some of our 4-H kids that may potentially be interested in this opportunity.
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Back to School:
What You Need to Know
Having a back to school plan can assist both students and parents. In this article, you will find helpful information and practical strategies to implement to aid in this time of transition.
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Agent Assistance Can Be Requested Online
If you are a citizen of Cherokee County and have questions that Doug Clement can assist, submit your request below or at go.ncsu.edu/agentassist It is very important that you provide detailed information. This information request is for Cherokee County, NC citizens only. If you are not a Cherokee County citizen and need assistance visit, cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu and locate the county center for your area. Please allow 3-5 days for a response. Onsite visits are very limited from February 15 until May 15 and September 15 until October 30 because of classes being taught virtually and in-person. Resident/landowner can also be located in a Google Drive Folder. Search the entire NC State Extension database by visiting cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu and typing the keyword in the search bar located in the upper right hand corner of the website. Also enjoy our monthly newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email address.
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The Appalachian Beekeepers Association will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, September 5th at 7pm at 699 Conaheeta Park, Murphy, NC.
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The Bunnies, Bovines, Bees & Birds
4-H Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 6th at 6:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Park, Murphy, NC.
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The Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H & Modern Woodmen Club meets monthly at 3pm - 4:30pm in Debbie Sander's Classroom. Ages 5-18 are welcome!
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The Cherokee County 4-H Horse Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Park, Murphy, NC.
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The Cherokee County Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at 12 Noon at 699 Conaheeta Park, Murphy, NC.
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Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club will hold their next monthly meeting on Thursday, September 1st at 3:30pm-5:30pm at 699 Conaheeta Park, Murphy, NC. They will meet again September 15th for their second monthly meeting.
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The Cherokee County Master Gardeners will have a booth at Tractor Supply in Murphy on October 1st from 9am-5pm. Come by and learn about the certified class being taught in the spring of 2023, soil sampling and other gardening tips.
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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.
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