2023 National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness month and the theme for 2023 is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign …
National Food Safety Month
As September’s National Food Safety Month begins, it serves as an important reminder of the critical role that safe …
Squash Downy Mildew found in Clayton N.C.
Written by Md Ziaur Rahman Bhuiyan and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo. Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) is caused by an obligate oomycete, …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 22, 2023
Emergence of first generation adults of the brown marmorated stink bug ranges from about 15% (Henderson County) to 67% …
The National School Lunch Program
As a new school year begins, how are you supporting the success of schools in your county? The National …
National Zucchini Day!
August 8th is National Zucchini Day! Zucchini is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Diets …
Hands – On FAMACHA Training and Certification
Small Ruminant Producers! Here is your chance to attend a local, hands-on, certification training for FAMACHA. This workshop will provide …
NC 2020 Grape Harvest Webinar Available Online
Presenters: Michael Jones, Megan Hereford, David Bower, and Mark Hoffmann. Topics Include: Yeast, Juice Preparation, Nutrients, Crop Estimates, and Lab …
ASAP's Farm Tour Returns September 23-24, 2023
ASAP’s annual farm tour will take place on September 23-24, 2023, on various farms in the area. This fun …
It’s Apple Time in Henderson County!!
Wow!! Harvest time already? Yes, it’s apple time in Henderson County – the apple capital of North Carolina. This …
Celebrate National Mustard Day!
The first Saturday of August is National Mustard Day! The spicy, tangy condiment compliments everything from hot dogs and …
It’s Apple Harvest Time in Henderson County!
The sultry August days have just started, and autumn is still a way off, however, apple picking in Henderson …