Farm City Day
Started in 1955 as a collaboration between Henderson County Cooperative Extension and Kiwanis. Today, Farm City Day celebrates Henderson County’s rural traditions and introduces the urban population to some common farming activities from today and the past.
Event Attractions
The event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 acres of Jackson Park the first Saturday of October annually.
Farm City Day Mission
The mission of Farm City Day is to increase the ‘agricultural awareness’ of Henderson County’s youth. Surveys of young people across the country have shown that children lack basic knowledge about how their food is produced. Many areas of our state have been labeled a ‘food desert’ by the USDA, meaning access to fresh foods is low. County Agents with NC State Cooperative Extension work to increase agricultural awareness and fresh food opportunities among members of their communities. Agricultural, 4-H and Family and Consumer Science Agents create programs individually and collaboratively to increase agricultural awareness and fresh food opportunities for local residents.
N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office or campus department offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.