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Local Foods
The Henderson County Center Local Foods contact is Karen Blaedow.
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2019 Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting
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Organic Growers School Farm Beginnings Farmer Training Program Begins October 2019
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program! Many skills are required …
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Twilight Apple Tour 2019
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Food Safety Update for Apple Growers- Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:30AM-1PM
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Save the Date: May 3, 2019 - Strawberry Field Day
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SAVE the DATES: 2019 Small Fruit and Vegetable Workshops & Conferences
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2018 Mountain Transplant Home Gardening Series
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Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
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F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock's Exceptional Sandburg Helpers)
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Henderson County Tailgate Markets
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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