EXTENSION E-NEWSLETTER -
April 2020
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To help prevent the spread of the virus, until further notice, Cherokee County Extension Center will be closed. All face to face educational programs are either postponed or cancelled. Our agents are working to schedule educational programs that can be held via zoom.
Our Extension agents are still available via email, phone and other technological means, and will continue to assist you to the best of their ability. Find contact info and details regarding N.C. Cooperative Extension's Cherokee County center operations on our website at
cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu
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Stay tuned to our Facebook page and our website for more info and updates as they become available. And above all, take the necessary precautions to keep you and your neighbors safe.
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Enjoy this educational video:
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Every month, "Homegrown" shares new videos featuring tips and tools from our Extension experts in three categories: In The Garden, In The Kitchen and On The Farm. This featured video is
"
Tips for Starting a Container Garden
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We'll introduce you to what's raised and grown in North Carolina, and the farmers that help feed us. We'll show you what plants are in season and how to get a bumper crop from your home garden. We'll take you into the kitchen to learn how to safely prepare nutritious meals.
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Video Conferencing with Zoom
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a video and web conferencing service that can be used to host small meetings, large meetings, and webinars. It works with Macs, Windows, and mobile devices. Anyone can join a meeting. Some features of Zoom can be used directly in a Web browser, but for the best experience using Zoom, it is recommended to download and use the
Zoom client application.
For more information about Zoom in general, see
Zoom’s website
. For mobile devices (iOS and Android), visit your platform’s app store and search for “zoom” to find the Zoom mobile app.
How to Participate in a Zoom Meeting How do I join a meeting?
To join a meeting, you will need either the
Meeting ID
or the link that you receive after registering for or being invited to join. If you have the
Meeting ID
, go to
https://join.zoom.us
and enter it in the Meeting ID or Personal Link Name field – this will need to be provided to you by the meeting host. If you registered or were invited, just click on the link included in the registration/invitation email. Joining a Zoom meeting with the Meeting ID Example registration email.
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Artistic Expression and Creative Writing Events for Youth!
The N.C. 4-H Horse Program welcomes 4-H’ers across NC to participate in the Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Events. You do have to be a member of 4-H to participate but you can enroll here if you are not a member already:
4HOnline
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Corona Got You Teaching at Home?
College of Education Faculty, Instructors Offer Resources to Help Parents Teaching At Home During Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closures
As schools, educators and parents continue to navigate what remote learning will look like for their students during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many online resources parents can turn to to enrich their child’s at-home education. Here, several faculty members and instructors with the NC State College of Education share their tips and favorite resources to keep kids of all ages learning about math, literacy, technology, foreign languages and more.
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Cherokee County Master Gardeners Have a New Website!
The Cherokee County Master Gardeners have a new website! You don't have to be a Master Gardener to enjoy it and benefit from the information included. If you love gardening, you will enjoy this website. Go check it out for yourself at
www.ccmastergardeners.com
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Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
Western North Carolina is a wonderful place to garden. Almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully provided you choose appropriate varieties and plant at the right time of year. The climate, the season, and potential pests all affect the selection of what and when to plant. Please follow the link for a great resource to follow when planning to plant your vegetable garden.
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Online Vegetable Gardening
Classes
Starting in April, we will offer a new online series titled Coffee and Conservation vegetable garden series. These sessions will start at 9 a.m. on April 7th and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May. The Zoom sessions will last from 30 minutes to no more than an hour, except for the one on raised beds.
Coffee and Conversation (Veg Gardening)
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4-H Talking Turkey
Hunting the wild turkey and trying to observe the wild turkey are great ways we can enjoy them but one of the best ways to enjoy the wild turkey is to learn to talk to the wild turkey. And yes turkey’s talk!! Read more to learn about talking turkey.
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Lunch and Learn Webinars for Forest Landowners
NC State Extension Forestry has put together a series of lunch and learn webinars for forest landowners and agents over the next few months. The webinars will be conducted live through the
Forestry Webinars
portal. These webinars will be recorded as well. Pre-registration is not required.
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Appalachian Beekeepers Club
The Appalachian Beekeepers Club has developed a nice website. You can enjoy this website that is pack with helpful information at:
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Resources for Farmers COVID 19 (Updated Daily)
Every sector of the area has been affected by the
COVID 19
including farmers. Here are some resources to answer some of the concerns farmers may have during these uncertain times. Farmers are urged to go to the following link to use it for a "One-Stop Shop" for resources about the COVID-19 Virus and how it is affecting our area. Our Ag Agent, Keith Wood has done a nice job of gathering information and updating it daily.
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Grapes & Berries for the Garden
During this time of following a "Stay at Home" order, it is a good time to share some of our more popular publications. This publication, "Grapes & Berries for the Garden" is an excellent publication for information on growing most types of grapes and berries.
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Small Business Assistance Including Farms
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll during this emergency. If employers maintain their payroll, the loans would be forgiven, which would help workers remain employed, as well as help affected small businesses and our economy snap-back quicker after the crisis. PPP has a host of attractive features, such as forgiveness of up to 8 weeks of payroll based on employee retention and salary levels, no SBA fees, and at least six months of deferral with maximum deferrals of up to a year. Small businesses and other eligible entities will be able to apply if they were harmed by COVID-19 between February 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020. This program would be retroactive to February 15, 2020, in order to help bring workers who may have already been laid off back onto payrolls. Loans are available through June 30, 2020.
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Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape
To reap the rewards of a handsome lawn, take great care in the selection, establishment, maintenance, and renovation of your lawn grass. By making the proper choices, you can create a durable lawn that will grow with minimal maintenance and pesticide use.
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United States Census 2020
2020 Census
Written By N.C. Cooperative Extension
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in the United States, including North Carolina. Everyone must be counted no matter their age, residence status or location.
The 2020 Census will be the first US Census to allow internet response. The internet response option will be convenient for many, but over 500,000 households in NC do not have internet access.
There are plans for Census staff to be available locally for 2020 Census questionnaire assistance.
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