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Blue Ridge Brooders 4‑H Pullet Project flyer — chicks, workshops, poultry show, $50, Mar–Aug 2026

4-H Pullet (Chicken) Project 2026!

Buncombe and Henderson County Extension Centers are excited to announce the 2026 Blue Ridge Brooders 4-H Pullet Project! This program is designed for youth ages 5-18 in Buncombe or Henderson Counties…

A$AP's FARM TOUR — September 20–21, surrounded by illustrated vegetables and chickens

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…

Farm City Day First Saturday of October

Farm City DayStarted 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…

Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County

Dr. Terry Kelley, Extension Director in Henderson County, discusses the programs and services available through N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County. He outlines some of the projects that…

Group of seven people walking across cleared field with piles of uprooted logs and stumps.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center Is Here to Help During Helene Recovery

Unlike some of the agencies that are working to help Western North Carolina during the recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, your Cooperative Extension staff lived through this horrible event just…

Dry cracked riverbed with uprooted logs and bare trees below forested hills

Agriculture Recovery Resources from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Recovery ResourcesNCDA&CS Response Hotline: 1-866-645-9403NCDA Resources: NCDA&CS Emergency Programs - Recovery NCDA&CS Emergency Programs - Disaster Information ASAP…

Girl holding award buckle and brush beside pig; banner reads "JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW"

NC Mountain State Fair Highlights

Livestock shows include awards for the people who show the animals (showmanship), and for the quality of the animals. The Poultry Group in the Barnyard Bandits 4-H Club placed second as a group in…

Making Hay When the Sun Shines?

With the prime of haymaking season being upon us, I ask you the question of, how is your hay? Certainly, a loaded question that could be answered many different ways, but it is very important for us…

Electric Netting for Goats

Having goats to take care of unwanted brush and weeds can be a tremendous biological control. However, building fence can be an issue for several folks. Cost, labor, and the know how are a hindrance…

Interested in Buying Meat in Bulk?

Do you purchase meat like beef, pork, lamb, turkey or chicken on a weekly basis to feed your family? Have you ever considered purchasing a whole, half or even quarter of an animal to stock your…