EXTENSION E-NEWSLETTER -
FEBRUARY 2020
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Enjoy this educational video:
Meat Labels: What Does "No Added Hormones" Mean?
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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
Meat Labels: What Does "No Added Hormones" Mean?
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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New Registration System for Extension Programs
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee County and, until now, the answer has been “no.” All of that will be changed on January 1, 2020, with
Eventbrite
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Ten Easy Winter Garden 'To-Dos'
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Here are 10 easy ‘to-dos’ that will get your yard and garden ready to survive the winter months and create a gorgeous
foundation for your springtime garden dreams:
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Agriculture Awareness Field Day
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Come join us for a free 2 hour field day experience. Topics will include:
Identification of insects that can cause damage to crops, livestock, and homeowners.
Randy Collins
, County Extension Director in Graham County.
Hemp Production.
Craig Wininger
, Agriculture Extension Agent in Clay County.
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New Educational Classroom
Cherokee County Extension is getting a new meeting room in January 2020. The educational classroom will be located at 699
Connahetta St. Murphy adjacent to the old Rock Gym. The room is now being renovated and is large enough to accommodate 30-40 people for trainings, workshops and meetings
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Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
For anyone interested in growing your own mushrooms, we will be offering our thirteenth annual mushroom workshop at the Brasstown Community Building. It will be held on February 11
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starting at noon going till about 4:00pm. The educational seminar will provide information and hands-on training for growing mushrooms. This year, Teresa Goley our Family Consumer Science Agent will have a short presentation on how to preserve and use these mushrooms. Registration fee will be $20 and will cover the cost of materials such as the mushroom spawn, tools, and wax.
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ATTENTION: Two 4-H Clubs are Moving Their Meeting Location
The 4-H Fly Tying & Fishing Club and Cherokee Riders 4-H Horse Club will be moving their meetings to the new Extension Educational Classroom, at the Parks and Recreation Office, at 699 Conaheeta Street, Murphy. The meeting room is located behind the Rock Gym and is right next to the covered picnic area, in the block building.
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Become a Master Gardener
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f you like horticulture and enjoy networking with others who share your interest in plants, gardening and community involvement, then you may be interested in becoming a Master Gardener℠ volunteer. Through the course of several weeks you will go beyond the basics of beginning horticulture and learn about all the aspects of growing plants in the garden and throughout the landscape.
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Hemp Production Meeting
in Macon County
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Introduction to Beekeeping
This is your chance to see if you are interested in keeping bees or just want to learn more about these fascinating insects. This class will be held at the Extension Educational Classroom 699 Connahetta St. Murphy on February 11
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starting at 1 pm. Tom Handford, a Master Beekeeper and a Cherokee County Master Gardener, will be leading the training. There will be a $20 registration fee for this class and you will need to register before February 14
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Appalachian Beekeepers Club
The Appalachian Beekeepers Club meets monthly. Their meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Extension Educational Classroom (699 Connaheetta Street, Murphy, NC). They have developed a nice website. You can enjoy this website that is pack with helpful information at:
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4-H Membership Re-Enrolling or Enrolling for 2020
Each year on January 1, 4-H begins a new program year which means our 4HOnline system must be updated for our 4-H members and volunteers to remain active. If you did not create your membership family profile in 2019 you will need to go onto 4HOnline and create your account. Follow the links below to re-enroll to remain active or to create your new enrollment. Remember this is for members and volunteers. If you enrolled in 4-H in 2019 you will have to re-enroll in 2020 to remain active.
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Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. This is a regional N.C. Cooperative Extension course being offered in 4 sessions. These four sessions of webinars will be hosted by
Keith Wood
at the
Cherokee County Center
on Thursdays from 7–8:30 p.m. from February 6, 2020, to February 27, 2020.
Topics:
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52nd Annual
Meeting of the
N.C. Tomato Growers Association
"Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show".
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Learn to Macrame'!
IT'S NOT JUST A 70'S THING!
Two classes per week during the month of April.
9am-12pm
Mondays & Wednesdays in April.
Total Series for
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Small Orchard Workshop
The workshop is focused on small commercial orchards and large home orchards that may sell excess product to local markets. Dr. Michael Parker will be teaching how to use dwarf rootstocks and plant high density orchards. These types of plantings use a trellis system to support the trees. The advantages of this style of orchard are easier pruning, better insect and disease management, higher yields and easier frost protection. The workshop will be held on February 4
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starting at 9am and conclude at noon. There will be a grafting class starting at 1:30 for those wanting to graft up to 5 trees onto dwarf rootstocks.
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Internet Connectivity Survey for Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather data on internet connectivity from North Carolina farmers. The data will be used to inform research, policy and funding recommendations to assist communities where internet access is inadequate.
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4-H Plant Sale Begins February 1st!
Cherokee County 4-H is once again conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be of high quality and reasonably priced. The plant and tree sale starts on February 1 and ends March 13, 2020. Plants will be available for pick up April 1
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Save the Date for the 4-H Annual Horse Health Expo!
Does your horse need a current coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia? We have the answer for you. Come on out March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to the Mountain Folk Center/Cherokee County Fairgrounds, in Murphy, NC and get a coggins test done with quick turn around on test results. We will have e-coggins available by 8 p.m. for you as well this year. Dr. Beverly Hargus, from Animals-R-Us, will be the veterinarian providing the shots and test. Major shots like East-West Tetanus, Rabies, Rhino Flu, and West Nile will also be available. Does your horse need its teeth floated? This can be done on-site this very day.
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MORE POPULAR EXTENSION YOUTUBE CHANNELS
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Appalachian Beekeepers Monthly Mtg
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Fly Fishing & Tying 4-H Club Meeting
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Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H Club Meeting
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* Refrigerator for New Educational Classroom.
* Man power and building supplies to repair the recently flooded 4-H Concession Stand at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, Nora Stark Arena.
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The staff of Cherokee County Extension Center would like to invite you to volunteer for our office. Please contact us if you are interested in being a volunteer for Extension at 828-837-2210. Here are some volunteer opportunities coming up within the next couple of months:
*Putting together "Welcome Packets" for new residents.
*Preparing Soil Test Kits.
*Assist with answering phones in the Extension office.
*Assisting with the Fly Tying 4-H Club
*Starting a 4-H Spin Club
*Help 4-H Agent prep food for Steps to Health Program
*Assist our Agents with setting up, etc. for educational programs such as :
-Mushroom Workshop on Jan. 11th
-Steps to Health Food Prep
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