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 …
Community
4-H STEM Family Mars Base Camp Challenge!
Join your 4-H friends on a race to Mars! Mars Base Camp is a family game packed with 4-H …
NCDA&CS Announces $2 Million in Funds for Dairy Assistance Due to COVID-19 Losses
Application period opens Sept. 28 and closes Oct. 12 Grade A dairy fluid milk producers in North Carolina who suffered …
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 …
NC 4-H Virtual Craft Fair!
We are excited to announce the North Carolina 4-H Virtual Craft Fair! NC 4-H Virtual Craft Fair Flyer Each year our …
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 …
Bullington Dahlia Garden
One of the most popular attractions at Bullington Gardens will soon be making its re-appearance. By the end of …
Henderson County Bountiful Harvest Community Garden 2020
The Bountiful Harvest Community Garden The Bountiful Harvest Community Garden was started 11 years ago by a group of Master Gardener℠ …
Welcome Back!
Our office is now open to the public again! To help maintain social distancing, only 3 visitors will be …
As We Start to Re-Open Our Lives, What Have We Learned?
It’s morning again! As the darkness lifts to reveal the damage of the long stormy night, the sun starts …
Did You Know...About the Fireless Cooker?
By the end of 1915, Home Demonstration Clubs were organized in 31 counties with over 2500 members. The farm …
4-H End of Summer 2020 Programming!
Henderson County 4-H is excited to share this year’s fun and engaging self-paced summer programming opportunities! Registration will continue until …
Where to Go From Here? Impact of COVID-19 on the Food System
[View original post from Dr. Bill Aimutis, N.C. Food Innovation Lab] In previous posts, we’ve considered: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact …
Count on Me NC
Here in North Carolina, we are preparing to enter Phase 2 of relaxed restrictions. Part of this is equipping …
Hiker Botany: See if You Can Find These Flowers in the Forest!
Local Wildflower Guide For many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring …
DHHS Launches "Know Your W's" Campaign
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched a new public safety campaign, Know Your …
Double Your EBT / SNAP Dollars and Shop Local!
Double Your EBT/SNAP Dollars and Shop Local! Stretching food dollars has never been more important. Find out below how and …
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- Food Safety During Power Outage
- North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program
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- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
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- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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