SAVE the DATE: Upcoming Farmers Market-Holiday Events
Looking for a unique holiday gift this season? Four of our local Farmers Markets are planning to host Holiday …
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Fall Is Officially Here, Visit Your Local Pumpkin Patches!
Fall is in the air and Halloween is starting to take front and center in the kiddo’s minds. What …
ASAP's Farm Tour September 20-21, 2025
ASAP’s annual farm tour will take place on September 20-21, 2025, noon to 5 p.m on various farms in the …
WNC AgOptions 2026 Grant Cycle Open
WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Sept. 26, 2025; Application deadline Nov. 14, 2025. Grants for family farms in 2026 After …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew-Confirmed in Henderson County
Downy Mildew Management Sprays! Downy mildew has been found on cucumbers in several WNC counties including Haywood and Henderson. Henderson …
Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC
New Invasive Insect Pest Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been detected in Caldwell County, NC making it the …
Final Pre-Harvest Water Rule - Workshop
It is time to implement FDA’s Final Pre-harvest Water Rule for Tree fruit farms! Join us on Thursday June 5 2025 at 09:00 …
Building Back: Farm Protection and Soil Health Webinar Series
Post-Helene Extension has received numerous questions about protecting farms from future weather events and restoring soils impacted by the …
57th Annual Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show-February 19-20, 2025
This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together …
WNC Communities' Immediate Disaster Needs Grant for Farm Businesses-Now Closed
WNC Communities recognizes that farmers in the region have immediate disaster relief needs to stabilize their farm businesses and to …
Local Licensed Propagators of Commercial Strawberry Plugs
Successful Strawberry Production Starts with Certified Clean Plants from Licensed Propagators. See Below for a List of Local Nurseries …
Agriculture Recovery Resources from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources NCDA&CS Response Hotline: 1-866-645-9403 NCDA Resources: NCDA&CS Emergency Programs – Recovery NCDA&CS Emergency Programs – Disaster Information ASAP Resources: 2024 Appalachian …