SUMMER COOKOUTS BASIC FOOD SAFETY: Maintain hygiene; limit 41°F–135°F; cook to temp; clean surfaces

Summer Cookout Safety

Edgecombe County Center — Published - July 1, 2025 Read
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2026 Food Preservation Classes

Published - June 9, 2026 Read
A young person wearing a sun hat tends to a lush raised-bed garden next to a brick building.

Grow a 4-H Mini Garden!

Published - April 16, 2026 Read

News From Henderson County Center

Bullington Gardens Director Greg Stivland
Greg Stivland Joins Bullington Gardens as New Director

Published - June 26, 2026

Liz Nieto-Sanchez
Henderson Cooperative Extension Welcomes New Nutrition Educator

Published - June 25, 2026

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Dealing With Sinkholes

Published - June 24, 2026

Lonestar Tick
Tick Borne Alpha-gal Syndrome

Published - June 22, 2026

Tick
What to Know About Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Published - June 18, 2026

From: Clay County Center
Fairy Trail Dates June 1 to August 31, 2026
The Bullington Gardens Fairies Have Returned!

Published - June 12, 2026

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2026 Food Preservation - Free Library Classes

Published - June 9, 2026

A group of youth standing behind a giant pumpkin in a field.
Become a 4-H Pumpkin Patch Kid!

Published - June 4, 2026

All News From Henderson County Center

Upcoming Events

Today
Food Preservation: Blueberry Jam Canning Class Monday | Jun 29 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Road Hendersonville, NC 28792
Today
Food Preservation: Blueberry Jam Canning Class Register with Eventbrite Monday | Jun 29 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Introduction to Canning - Mills River Library Wednesday | Jul 01 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Closed in observance of July 4th Friday | Jul 03 | All Day
Blackberry Jam Canning Class Wednesday | Jul 08 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Apple Disease Update: Week of June 25, 2026

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 24, 2026

Published - June 24, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Glomerella Leaf Spot
GLS and Bitter Rot Meeting

Published - June 22, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Apple Disease Update: Week of June 14, 2026

Published - June 17, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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