DIG LOCAL: All Henderson County Farmers Markets Are Now OPEN!
Farmers Markets are essential to our local food system and fortunately for Henderson County starting June, 6th all area …
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Forcing Shiitake Mushroom Logs to Fruit
Growing and producing shiitake mushrooms at home is a practice in patience. Typically it takes a year or two …
Webinar Series: COVID-19 Guidance for Agricultural Operations
Farm Worker Health & Safety Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Time: 9–10 a.m. Register online Topics include: Henderson County Farm Worker Health Program and Clinic …
Hiker Botany: See if You Can Find These Flowers in the Forest!
Local Wildflower Guide For many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring …
Henderson County Strawberry Season Has Started!
Henderson County Strawberries are Now in Season Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and nothing compares …
Double Your EBT / SNAP Dollars and Shop Local!
Double Your EBT/SNAP Dollars and Shop Local! Stretching food dollars has never been more important. Find out below how and …
2020 Commercial Vegetable Production Guides
Helpful Production Guides to Assist Farmers with the 2020 Growing Season! 2020 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook 2020 North Carolina Agricultural …
It’s Farmers Market Time: Shop Safe, Support Local, Be Healthy!
Farmers Markets are essential to our local food system and fortunately for the community several Henderson County markets are …
Purchasing Local Produce and Plants
Over the past several weeks our office has been receiving questions about where to purchase local produce and plants …
Emergency Mini-Grant Application Now Open for Farmers!
Emergency mini-grant applications now open for farmers! Applications are due on April 26, 2020, at 6 p.m. As the impacts of …
Spring Blackberry Scouting and Management
Orange Rust Showing Up in the Mountains-Time to Scout and Manage! Spring has arrived here in the mountains of western …
New Opportunity: Get Your Continuing Education Pesticide Credits Online
In response to current COVID-19 gathering restrictions, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is allowing N.C. Cooperative Extension …