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Cherokee Extension FRTEP - 1862
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... more
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Center for Cherokee Plants One of the exciting projects under development is the Center for Cherokee Plants. The Center will be a headquarters for growing culturally significant Cherokee plants. The Center will consist of a... 40 weeks 1 day ago Cherokee Extension
Costa Rica Eco Study Tour Cherokee youth have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica each year for international experiences in cultural exchange and learning about the environment and sustainable practices. Cherokee... 40 weeks 1 day ago Cherokee Extension
Cherokee Farming and Gardening Cherokee FRTEP provides technical assistance to Cherokee farmers and gardeners. The annual garden contest grows in popularity each year. In 2006, 54 Cherokee gardens were in the competition. Over the... 40 weeks 1 day ago Cherokee Extension
The Center for Cherokee Plants The Cherokee are the original farmers & gardeners of the southern Appalachian mountains in the United States. The 40 weeks 2 days ago Cherokee Extension
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Farming Program The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) own approximately 600 acres of farm land, located on 4 different properties, in the rugged mountains of Western North Carolina. The Tribe lacks the... 40 weeks 2 days ago Cherokee Extension
Backyard Ramp Patch Project Ramps are a native wild onion that grows in the Appalachian mountains and a favorite wild food gathered in the early 40 weeks 2 days ago Cherokee Extension
Community Education Programs Examples of Community Education Programs are the Smoky Mountain Beekeepers, Tsa La Gi Master Gardeners and the Cherokee Native Plant Study Group. Opportunities are for adults to participate in... 40 weeks 2 days ago Cherokee Extension

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