Post Written By Abigail Pierce, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Abigail PierceExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center

As temperatures are cooling down and fall crops are starting come in, let’s make the most of our seasonal …

We hosted the annual Apple Recipe Contest at the North Carolina Apple Festival last Friday, August 30th. It was …

This past week, we had two blueberry jam canning classes at our office. Henderson County has some amazing …

It is peach season here in Henderson County and we have some amazing farms growing fresh local peaches. Did you …

We are partnering with Advent Health – Laurel Park to offer free nutrition and cooking education classes. Eating the …

Do you have an amazing apple recipe? Put it to the test at the 2025 NC Apple Festival – …

We are kicking off our summer food preservation series with a Basics of Canning Class at the Etowah Library. …

Do you purchase meat like beef, pork, lamb, turkey or chicken on a weekly basis to feed your family? …

We are partnering with the Henderson County Libraries to offer free nutrition classes. Eating the Mediterranean Way (or Med …

Strawberry season has arrived! Whether you are looking to pick your own strawberries or buy them by the bucket, …

Join us for our hands-on canning classes this spring as we celebrate berry season here in Henderson County with …

February is American Heart Month! We typically celebrate this month with flowers, chocolates, special time with loved ones and …