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Canning the Apple Season

Here in Henderson County, we take our apples very seriously. As the top producer of apples in the state, you don't have to go far to find the bountiful orchards brimming with locals and visitors…

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2026 Apple Recipe Contest Winners and Recipes

The 2026 Apple Recipe Contest officially kicked off the North Carolina Apple Festival weekend on Friday, September 4th. Our judges spent the morning deliberating over 34 creative and delicious…

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SNAP Program Support in North Carolina

As the cost of everything rises many Americans find themselves struggling to make ends meet. North Carolina State University in partnership with N.C. Cooperative Extension has developed the program…

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Emergency Food Preparedness

With the potential severe weather heading our way this weekend, it's a great time to be proactive about your emergency food supply and make sure you have what you and your family need in the event…

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Henderson County Land Summit-January 22, 2026

Are you unsure if you're a bonafide farm or if you qualify for present use value tax deferement? Are you interested in farmland preservation or putting your land in a conservation easement? If you…

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Dip the Halls With Bowls of Holly: Dip Recipes for the Holidays

Between the flurry of gift-wrapping and the constant flow of holiday visitors, the kitchen can often feel like a revolving door. In our house, we’ve found that the secret to a stress-free Christmas…

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Recycle Your Christmas Lights!

The holidays are upon us! As the Christmas decorations come out you will inevitably come across a strand or two of dead lights. Now what to do, get a replacement bulb? Nah. Throw them out? No! Being…

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Helping Small Businesses Afford Health Coverage

Are you a small business with less than 50 employees? Do you need health insurance for your business, your employees and your employees families? Are you a member of your local county Chamber of…

"Have a Spooky & Safe Halloween" message on a dark red background, surrounded by pumpkins, bats, spiders, and a ghost cookie on a light orange background, with the NC Cooperative Extension logo at the bottom.

A Spooktacularly Safe Halloween

Halloween is a favorite holiday in Henderson County, full of costumes, treats, and festive decorations. To ensure your celebration is safe, not scary, here are some essential tips for fire…

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Annie Higgins Is Leaving a Legacy at Bullington Gardens

In any organization, people come and go. They may stay for a short time or for an extended career. It doesn’t really matter how long they stay, because it’s not longevity that people will remember.…