Cherokee Extension
Current activities include the revegetation of ramps (a native wild
onion) as a traditional food; revegetation of river cane, white oak,
and butternut trees for traditional basket making; revegetation of
American Chestnut for wildlife; the Cherokee Farmers Market; the Costa
Rica Eco Study Tour; for youth and the Traditional Seeds project. The
Agent has been successful in securing hundreds of thousand of dollars
in grant funds to conduct programming. Cherokee FRTEP works closely
with the entire Cherokee Extension staff, Tribal programs of the
Eastern Band, and outside agencies to accomplish program goals. Goals
are consistent with CSREES' Strategic Plan and North Carolina State
University's Plan of Work
- Enhancing Agriculture, Forestry and Food Systems
- Conserving and Improving the Environment and Natural Resources
- Building Quality Communities
- Developing Responsible Youth
- Strengthening and Sustaining Families
The Cherokee Cooperative Advisory Council oversees the activities of the Cherokee Indian Reservation Program.
