Red and green apples on white roller conveyor belt

Food safety training for packing house managers and supervisors

NC Fresh Produce Safety — Published - July 16, 2025 Read
A green graphic for the Henderson County 4-H Plant Sale featuring illustrations of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The text states: "Henderson County 4-H Plant Sale. Ordering open now. Order pickup: April 18t

4-H Plant Sale 2026

Published - March 9, 2026 Read
new pesticide video requirement

NCDA&CS Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

Published - February 12, 2026 Read

News From Henderson County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
flyer
Sprayer Calibration Informational Meeting and Demonstration

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
bse spring 2026
Spring 2026 Bull Soundness Exams

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Beef-Cattle-at-Mountain-Research-Station
2026 WNC Cattle Repro School

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Market Hog
2026 WNC Market Hog Project

Published - March 3, 2026

Ilex verticillata winterberry
Rain Garden Resources

Published - March 2, 2026

Ripe blackberries and unripe green and pink blackberries hanging on a leafy vine
The 19th Annual Meeting of the NC Caneberry Association

Published - February 19, 2026

Sewing Class
4-H Sewing Classes Spring 2026

Published - February 19, 2026

All News From Henderson County Center

Upcoming Events

Today
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
Closed in observance of Good Friday Friday | Apr 03 | All Day
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News From NC State Extension

Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.
Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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

Published - February 20, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
an insect on a leaf
Insect and Mite Pests Under Strawberry Covers

Published - February 17, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Plastic container of blackberries on paper labeled "Plot 123 NC 740 7/10/23"
Meet 'Ervin' Blackberry

Published - February 8, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - February 2, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
East Coast minimum temperature forecast map for Friday 01/23/2026 with color legend (deg F)
Freeze Weather Advisory Jan 23-Jan 28

Published - January 21, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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