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Pesticide Collection

NCDA&CS Pesticide Disposal Day November 6, 2025

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program, in cooperation with the Henderson County…

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It’s Time for Garlic!

Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to many recipes and a key part of many cuisines worldwide.…

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SAVE the DATE: Upcoming Farmers Market-Holiday Events

Looking for a unique holiday gift this season? Four of our local Farmers Markets are planning to host Holiday Markets featuring our favorite community craft vendors and late fall produce. According…

Picking Pumpkins

Fall Is Officially Here, Visit Your Local Pumpkin Patches!

Fall is in the air and Halloween is starting to take front and center in the kiddo's minds. What better way to spend a crisp autumn day than wandering through a pumpkin patch looking for the perfect…

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Careers in Agriculture

The world is changing. AI promises to revolutionize if not totally disrupt many industries. Agriculture will certainly be revolutionized but probably not disrupted. In fact, people will still need to…

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2025 Apple Recipe Contest Winners and Recipes

We hosted the annual Apple Recipe Contest at the North Carolina Apple Festival on Friday, August 29th. It was a great event to kick off the Apple Festival Weekend. We received 35 entries and our…

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Pest Alert - Sedges in Lawns and Ornamentals

Nutsedges and kyllingas can be a difficult-to-control perennial weeds in lawns and landscapes. Nutsedges and kyllingas are not grasses nor are they broadleaf plants. Sedges and kyllingas have pointy,…

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ASAP's Farm Tour September 20-21, 2025

ASAP's annual farm tour will take place on September 20-21, 2025, noon to 5 p.m on various farms in the area. This fun and educational event offers the public a chance to experience firsthand how…

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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

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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 County has several acres in cucumbers, squash, zuchinni,…