News From Henderson County Center

cracked bark on a maple tree caused by either frost or sun scald
Plant Health Alert - Splits and Cracks in Bark

Published - May 4, 2026

Lab Rats 4-H Club Interest Meeting Club will focus on learning life skills. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 18, at 4PM at the NC Cooperative Extension Office, Henderson
Join the Lab Rats 4-H Club!

Published - April 30, 2026

Adult ladybugs mating on apple tree
Protecting Beneficial Insects

Published - April 29, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
A young person wearing a sun hat tends to a lush raised-bed garden next to a brick building.
Grow a 4-H Mini Garden!

Published - April 16, 2026

bqa flyer
2026 Beef Quality Assurance Training

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Blue Ridge 4-H Rabbit Project
Blue Ridge 4-H Rabbit Project

Published - April 8, 2026

Pumpkin Project
Tri-County 4-H Pumpkin Project

Published - March 31, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Picture of the I voted sticker information
I Voted Sticker Contest!

Published - March 26, 2026

resource survey
Buncombe & Henderson Ag & Livestock Resource Survey

Published - March 17, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Dog Artistic Competition
2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expressions Contest

Published - March 17, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
A green graphic for the Henderson County 4-H Plant Sale featuring illustrations of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The text states: "Henderson County 4-H Plant Sale. Ordering open now. Order pickup: April 18t
4-H Plant Sale 2026

Published - March 9, 2026

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Sprayer Calibration Informational Meeting and Demonstration

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
bse spring 2026
Spring 2026 Bull Soundness Exams

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Beef-Cattle-at-Mountain-Research-Station
2026 WNC Cattle Repro School

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
Market Hog
2026 WNC Market Hog Project

Published - March 3, 2026

Ilex verticillata winterberry
Rain Garden Resources

Published - March 2, 2026

Ripe blackberries and unripe green and pink blackberries hanging on a leafy vine
The 19th Annual Meeting of the NC Caneberry Association

Published - February 19, 2026

Sewing Class
4-H Sewing Classes Spring 2026

Published - February 19, 2026

snow mold fungus
Pest Alert - Snow Mold

Published - February 16, 2026

new non certified applicators training
NCDA&CS Required Pesticide Safety Training for Non-Certified Applicators Applying and / or Handling Pesticides on Non-Agricultural Sites

Published - February 12, 2026

new pesticide video requirement
NCDA&CS Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

Published - February 12, 2026

prune cut
Pruning Resources for Henderson County

Published - February 10, 2026

bowl of fresh fruits and vegetables on table
SNAP Program Support in North Carolina

Published - February 9, 2026

Diagram showing sequential bud development stages progressing to a five-petaled flower
The Apple You Pick This Fall Was Already on the Tree Last Year??

Published - February 4, 2026

Honeybee perched on yellow flower collecting nectar
Pollinators Are Essential to Our Existence

Published - February 1, 2026

Assorted nonperishable food items: pasta, rice, lentils, canned goods, crackers, oil, beans
Emergency Food Preparedness

Published - January 21, 2026

bambo and ivy
Invasive Plant Alert - Controlling Bamboo

Published - January 20, 2026

2026 Livestock Judging Team interest meeting, Buncombe Feb 9 5pm; Henderson Feb 11 5pm
2026 Livestock Judging Team Interest Meeting

Published - January 20, 2026

From: Buncombe County Center
root aphid on potted perennial
Pest Alert - Root Aphids

Published - January 15, 2026

Sunset behind hills over rolling green fields with cloudy sky
Henderson County Land Summit-January 22, 2026

Published - January 14, 2026

house fly
Pest Alert - House Fly Control

Published - January 8, 2026

canker on magnolia
Pest Alert - Canker on Southern Magnolia

Published - January 7, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Pantry shelves with jars and baskets; text: HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR PANTRY — Stock Up on Essentials
Winterize Your Pantry: Stock Up on Essentials

Published - December 30, 2025

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden
Developing a Cottage Garden

Published - December 29, 2025

red bark
Finding Beauty in Winter Textures and Hues

Published - December 20, 2025

Preserved food in jars.
Tips for Gifting Your Home-Canned Goodies

Published - December 18, 2025

Banner reading "DIP THE HALLS WITH BOWLS OF HOLLY" over wooden table with bowls of dips, chips, and a hand
Dip the Halls With Bowls of Holly: Dip Recipes for the Holidays

Published - December 18, 2025

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