EFNEP Success and New Adult Graduates!
Ty Ancrum, the Program Assistant with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), has developed a partnership with …
Community
Shop Fresh and Local in Henderson County: A 2021 Farmers Market Guide
The weather is warming, summer is just around the corner and that means in the next few weeks farmers …
Bullington Gardens Announces Master Plan for Future Growth
A Garden with Heart Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public botanical garden, announces plans to redesign and expand …
Day of Giving Is Today - Support Extension in Henderson County
Today is the day! When you support Extension you also support your community, North Carolina 4-H, youth, and agriculture. …
Henderson County Shines at 2020 NC Extension Awards Ceremony
It is always a good thing to see those you work with honored for their hard work and dedication. …
Bullington Grateful for Community Support
As is true with just about everybody on the planet, 2020 did not go according to script for Bullington …
Bountiful Harvest Community Garden Born in Cooperative Extension
Watch how the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden in Jackson Park came about. Learn about the people that make the …
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County
Dr. Terry Kelley, Extension Director in Henderson County, discusses the programs and services available through N.C. Cooperative Extension in …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
SAVE the DATE: Upcoming Farmers Market-Holiday Events
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers Markets were only allowed to sell essential food items, which left …
Hello - Goodbye
The Beatles released a single in 1967 entitled “Hello Goodbye”. The song written by Paul McCartney reflects some of …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs
Application period runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 22 Beginning Oct. 1, farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply …
Farm City Day 2020 Virtual Ag Tour
Farm City Day, an annual agricultural awareness fair started in 1955, celebrates rural traditions, introduces the urban population to …
4-H STEM Family Mars Base Camp Challenge!
Join your 4-H friends on a race to Mars! Mars Base Camp is a family educational kit is packed …
NCDA&CS Announces $2 Million in Funds for Dairy Assistance Due to COVID-19 Losses
Application period opens September 28 and closes October 12, 2020 Grade A dairy fluid milk producers in North Carolina who …
Free EFNEP Online Classes
The First 20 Participants will receive $15 Local Farmers Market Coupons! Sign-up for free online EFNEP classes! At your own pace …
Faithful Families - Thriving Communities
Is your faith-based organization planning to add community outreach? Or does your faith-based organization need a free, structured program? Faithful Families is …
4-H State Family Hay Bale Competition!
Traditionally the 4-H Hay Bale decorating contest would be lining a row at the NC State Fair. However, due …
Nature Adventures with NC 4-H Camps!
Nature Adventures with NC 4-H Camps is a free virtual learning program aligned with state teaching standards for all teachers …
Fall Gardening Pointers From the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden
Fall veggie gardening notes from Bountiful Harvest Community Garden manager and Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Jane Grossman: “Now is the time …
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