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Food safety training for packing house managers and supervisors

NC Fresh Produce Safety — July 16, 2025 Read
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NCDA&CS Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

February 12, 2026 Read
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Cherry Trees for Fruit

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News From Henderson County Center

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Sprayer Calibration Informational Meeting and Demonstration

March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
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Spring 2026 Bull Soundness Exams

March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
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2026 WNC Cattle Repro School

March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
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2026 WNC Market Hog Project

March 3, 2026

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Rain Garden Resources

March 2, 2026

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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The 19th Annual Meeting of the NC Caneberry Association

February 19, 2026

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4-H Sewing Classes Spring 2026

February 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Western North Carolina Quilters Guild Meeting Monday | Mar 09 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
2026 Grape Growers Workshop Register with Eventbrite Friday | Mar 13 | 8:30 AM — 2:30 PM 2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping at Bullington Gardens Thursday | Mar 19 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Western North Carolina Quilters Guild Meeting Monday | Mar 23 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
SE Winter Apple School Wednesday | Mar 25 | 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, NC 28731, USA
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News From NC State Extension

19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting & Field Day, March 5, 2026, 9AM–1:30PM, Chris Matthis Farm
19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting and Field Day 2026

February 20, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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Insect and Mite Pests Under Strawberry Covers

February 17, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Meet 'Ervin' Blackberry

February 8, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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2026 Southeastern Winter Apple School Postponed!

February 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
A farmer working on his computer used an example to show the use of AI in local food work.
AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

February 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Cars at a traffic intersection during a snow storm.
Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm

January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Freeze Weather Advisory Jan 23-Jan 28

January 21, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series flyer with session dates and registration links
2026 NC Small Ruminant Educational Series

January 11, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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