WNC AgOptions 2026 Grant Cycle Open
WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Sept. 26, 2025; Application deadline Nov. 14, 2025. Grants for family farms in 2026 After …
Karen Blaedow
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Vegetable and Small Fruit Henderson County Centerkaren_blaedow@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Mailing Address: Henderson County Center
100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Job Description Responsible for providing educational programs in vegetable and small fruit horticulture as well as technical assistance to commercial farmers.
Recent Posts by Karen Blaedow
Cucurbit Downy Mildew-Confirmed in Henderson County
Downy Mildew Management Sprays! Downy mildew has been found on cucumbers in several WNC counties including Haywood and Henderson. Henderson …
Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC
Photo credit: Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood New Invasive Insect Pest Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been …
Final Pre-Harvest Water Rule - Workshop
It is time to implement FDA’s Final Pre-harvest Water Rule for Tree fruit farms! Join us on Thursday June 5 2025 at 09:00 …
Building Back: Farm Protection and Soil Health Webinar Series
Post-Helene Extension has received numerous questions about protecting farms from future weather events and restoring soils impacted by the …
57th Annual Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show-February 19-20, 2025
This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together …
WNC Communities' Immediate Disaster Needs Grant for Farm Businesses-Now Closed
WNC Communities recognizes that farmers in the region have immediate disaster relief needs to stabilize their farm businesses and to …
Local Licensed Propagators of Commercial Strawberry Plugs
Successful Strawberry Production Starts with Certified Clean Plants from Licensed Propagators. See Below for a List of Local Nurseries …