2020 Winter Apple School
Winter Apple School is approaching fast. If you plan to attend, register now to avoid the rush on event …
Local Foods
The Henderson County Center Local Foods contact is Karen Blaedow.
Registration for New Packing House Sanitation Workshops
Packing House Sanitation Workshop This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective …
Registration for New Workshops Focused on Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to …
Upcoming New Grape Grower Meeting
Managing a vineyard can be overwhelming for beginner grape growers and one of the best ways to be successful …
Radio Interview; Steve Pettis on "Tourism Speaks" on WTZQ
Listen as Steve Pettis appears on the Henderson County “Tourism Speaks” Radio Show on WTZQ. He discusses the 2019 …
Basil Downy Mildew Found in Western North Carolina - July 22, 2019
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in our research plots in Haywood County, North Carolina. …
2019 Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting
2019 Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting August 27, 2019 | 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. North River Farms Whether you are the next generation …
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 …
Getting Ready for a GAP Audit Workshop-June 6, 2019
Are you ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need proof …
Hands on Food Preservation Classes
Come on out and learn about canning! Renay Knapp, Family & Consumer Sciences agent will be teaching four different …
Twilight Apple Tour 2019
Our annual Twilight Apple Tour is scheduled for May 7, 2019, at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchards in Edneyville. Please plan …
Food Safety Update for Apple Growers- Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:30AM-1PM
In order to help NC Apple Growers get ready for the 2019 Season the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County office …
Save the Date: May 3, 2019 - Strawberry Field Day
NC State Strawberry Variety Trial Field Day May 3, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon Address: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer …
Dig Local: ALL Henderson County Markets are Open in May!
May is Market Season for all Henderson County Tailgate Markets! Local Farmers Markets are one of the best places …
"I Saw It on the Internet, So It Must Be True"
Fifty years ago, we got news once, maybe twice a day on local TV stations and radio broadcasts. Today, …
My Grown Up Christmas List
Amy Grant has a great Christmas song by the same title as this article. When we start making our …
SAVE the DATES: 2019 Small Fruit and Vegetable Workshops & Conferences
2019 Small Fruit and Vegetable Workshops & Conferences Mark Your Calendars. Registration information for the following programs will be sent …
Food Preservation Workshops
Learn how to preserve your garden bounty! Learn to can, pickle, dry, and freeze, as well as jams and …
Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock's Exceptional Sandburg Helpers)
F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock’s Exceptional Sandburg Helpers) is a service learning experience for youth ages 11 – 15. FRESH participants …
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
Resources
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