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Workshop for tree fruit farms — Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9am–Noon; Henderson County Center

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 AM at N.C. Cooperative Extension | Henderson County Center to learn about the…

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…

Assorted whole and halved squash and pumpkins arranged on a dark wooden table

Preserving Winter Squash and Pumpkins

The signs of Fall are all around us. Trees are turning colors, there is a crispness to the air, and of course, pumpkins and Fall decorations. But did you know that pumpkins and squash can be…

Fall Food Preservation: Sauerkraut

As temperatures are cooling down and fall crops are starting come in, let's make the most of our seasonal produce, like cabbage! Fermenting cabbage helps to break down components of the plant matter…

From Garden to Table: Creative Uses for an Abundance of Tomatoes

Were you successful in your efforts to grow tomatoes at home? Great! Now what? Here are recipes that call for fresh tomatoes: Tomato and Pepper Salad with LimeBroiled Tomatoes and CheesePico de…

Baskets of red-yellow apples on a wooden pallet, sign reading "Gala"

Southeast Winter Apple School Is Days Away - Register Now

The First Annual Southeast Winter Apple School will be held on February 6-7, 2024 and it won't be complete without you. So, what's different this year. This year's meeting will be a combined meeting…

Reminder - Amazing Class Opportunity!

Just a friendly reminder that we have an amazing FREE class opportunity for new and expecting parents this February and March, but registration closes this week!The Expanded Food and Nutrition…

Henderson County 8th Grade Agricultural Awareness and Career Field Day Team; names listed

Henderson County Shines at 2020 NC Extension Awards Ceremony

It is always a good thing to see those you work with honored for their hard work and dedication. Such was the case recently at the Extension Awards Ceremony. This annual event was held virtually this…

Mike Pack Tells How Extension Helps His Blackberry Farm

Here at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center, we offer many services to the commercial ag community. One of the many commodities we serve is the small fruit industry in Henderson…

Let's Go Bananas!

Bananas are a fantastic healthy food option! The tasty yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B6, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, which helps maintain a…