GROW AND GRAZE E-NEWSLETTER
March 2021
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Due to Covid-19 our office arrangement has changed to assist walk-in customers. If you would like to meet with a staff member consider calling or emailing in advance. Also by making appointments ensures the staff is available because we do also work in the field also and are teaching classes. We invite you to bring a mask since one will not be provided. Our contact information is:
Thank you for your understanding and support.
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Welcome to the
NC Cooperative Extension - Cherokee County Center
Online Newsletter,
"Grow & Graze"
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This Month's Featured Video from NCSU's "HomeGrown" YouTube Channel:
"Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape"
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Cherokee County 4-H annual plant and fruit tree sale continues through the middle of March. 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 started on January 26 and ends March 11, 2021. Plants will be available for pick up on April 8, location to be announced.
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Insect, Plant and Disease Identification
Each year Cherokee County receives numerous requests on assisting with identifying insects, diseases and plants. It is our goal to provide you with resources that will help you with identification and the steps in getting assistance from our county center. The best options is to use the resources from our website to identify your problem. Here are some resources to help you with your identification journey.
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Farewell Message from Keith Wood
I would like to thank the residents of Cherokee County for allowing me to serve as their Agricultural Extension Agent for the past 16 years. I will be retiring effective March 1, 2021. The friends and acquaintances I have made the past few years will be fond memories for years to come. Thanks again and hope to see everyone around soon.
Keith Wood
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Send Your Gardening Questions to the Cherokee County Master Gardeners!
The Master Gardeners of Cherokee County have a new way to assist residents with their gardening questions. Visit their website at ccmastergardeners.com and enjoy their very informative website. If you have a question you would like to ask, simply click the "ask a Master Gardener" link and type in your questions. Our team of trained Master Gardeners would love to hear from you!
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2021 4-H Horse Health Expo Set for March 20
Does your horse need a current coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia? We have the answer for you. Come on out March 20, 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 test results. 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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Landscape Contractor License Exam and Review
This course is for users that are planning to take the NC Landscape Contractor License Exam. The course is a basic review and not intended to replace a community college or university class that would be more intensive. Attendees should purchase the required textbooks from NCLCLB before embarking on the course. They should also have some working knowledge and experience in the landscape/horticulture field. The course will help the participants in focusing on areas to study.
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Enroll or Re-Enroll in 4-H for 2021
North Carolina 4-H has more than 263,000 youth,and 15,000 adult volunteers,who are involved in 4-H experiences each year and we are pleased that you have decided to join 4-H! Here is some information about our enrollment process and how we need your partnership in getting your enrollment entered and approved. All participation records change to an inactive status on December 31st of each year. The NC 4-H Program runs on a calendar year. Open enrollment for youth and adult volunteers begins in mid-January and continues throughout the year.
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Online ‘Beginner’ BEES School
The NC State Apiculture department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning beekeepers. Our two online BEES schools will allow students to view the ‘Beginner’ Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) content but still interact online with each other and NCSU instructors. In two separate offerings (one week-long “self-paced” course and one all-day course), we will learn about honey bee biology, management, and industry including live Q&A using Zoom with instructors.
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Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Trainings
We are excited to share about some upcoming 4-H volunteer training opportunities. All training is offered to all registered NC 4-H volunteers. These are offered free of charge and will be delivered over Zoom. We hope you will join us!
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West District 4-H Teen Retreat
Register Now!!!!
The West District 4-H Officers are super excited to announce this year’s Teen Retreat!We will be holding this event on Saturday, March 27th from 3:00-5:15 via Zoom for ages 13-18.
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WNC Ag Options Grants Available
If you are a farmer in the far west counties of North Carolina who has been waiting for the right time financially to jump into a new adventure on your operation, then the WNC Ag Options Grant might be just what you need to help get you started.
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Registration for Spring 2021
Nature Adventures Open
Registration for our Spring 2021 Nature Adventures virtual learning program is live! Teachers, families and virtual learners of all kinds – you don’t want to miss this new series of adventures!
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Business Classes Focus on Online Marketing and Branding
Beginning in March four classes will be taught to discuss and provide strategies for online marketing a business, The classes will also include the importance of business branding.
The classes will include:
All classes are 1 hour online sessions and cost $10.00. If you Have questions, please call our email us.
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4-H PEAK Events Are Free & Fun
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs called 4-H PEAK.
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Business of Farming Conference |
Have you ever wondered about offering a Farm Stay / Short Term rental using platforms like Airbnb and VRBO? This class is for you!
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More 4-H Activity Kits Coming in March!
Be on the lookout to get youth registered to be able to pick up a low cost to sometimes FREE kit to do some fun activities that can include the whole family.
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Soil Test Cost Update
Soil testing is one of the best ways to have a successful home lawn and garden. Soil samples are analyzed by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Soil sample testing for homeowners is free from April 1–November 30, except for postage. There is a $4.00 fee from December 1–March 31, as well as, postage. Forms and soil sample boxes are available at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center.
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Grow and Graze Chat
You have 2 ways to join us for chats and conversations about gardening, farming, and agriculture. Beginning February 18, 2021, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month Through June at 9:00 a.m., you can join us virtually through Zoom for Garden Chat. The event will be updated monthly on the topics and resources of discussion. I will also be hosting a weekly session each Monday at 7:30 p.m. for us to discuss gardening, farming, and agriculture beginning February 8 utilizing Telegram. Telegram is a messaging app that allows for chat and voice conversations on the phone and computer.
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4-H and JOANN Partnership
JOANN and 4-H are once again teaming up to collect donations at the register and offer special discounts for JOANN/4-H Rewards Card members. The activation will help in the effort to ensure every kid has an equal opportunity to succeed by bringing 4-H to more kids nationwide via local unrestricted funding.
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Cherokee County E-Newsletters
Please feel free to browse the archive of monthly newsletters from your N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center. Each month we share news, information, and details about upcoming events specific to families in the Cherokee County area. If you aren’t already receiving our newsletter, subscribe today to get up-to-date communications on local agriculture, food, health, and opportunities for youth.
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Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
Mondays,
February 1 – March 8, 2021
Each class starts at noon (EST)
FREE 6-week
Virtual Workshop Series
Extension professionals from across the North Central District of North Carolina have partnered to host a collaborative offering of Med Instead of Meds. The simple, delicious, and satisfying Med Way of eating will keep you coming back for more. It’s great tasting and good for you!
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