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 …
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11 Counties Eligible for Crop Loss From Tropical Storm Fred
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced that farmers in 11 additional counties are eligible for the Western N.C. Agricultural Crop …
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 …
Master Gardeners Participate in Honey Extraction Workshop
Seven Master Gardeners gathered at the Smith Farm in Hanging Dog Saturday, August 13 to help them extract honey …
Asian Giant Hornet ID Guide
A Side by Side Comparison of the Asian Giant Hornet and Other Insects The following are some insects that might …
Raising Backyard Poultry
Backyard poultry has become increasingly popular across our area in recent years. For some, one or two chickens are …
2022 Apple Field Day
Join us at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the 2022 Apple Field Day. We’ll begin …
Processing Free Range Chicken Workshop
A processing free range chicken workshop will be held August 12 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The work shop will …
Starting a Backyard Chicken Flock
When it comes to backyard chickens and small flocks, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket too …
Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition
The Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC) is a network of forest farmers, forestland owners, universities, and governmental and …
Should I Stock My Pond With Trout?
Spring and Fall are excellent times to stock trout in recreational ponds. However, stocking trout without knowing if they …
Frost Seeding Clover
Adding clover to pastures is a cost effective way to improve pasture forages and it is a cheap source …