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The 19th Annual Meeting of the NC Caneberry Association

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 (9:00AM-1:30PM)Where: Chris Matthis Farm, 384 Harvell Road, Harrells, NC 28444Register online Here You are invited to attend the Nineteenth Annual NCCBRGA meeting. It is…

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Henderson County Retail / Agritourism Farms

Henderson County Retail/Agritourism FarmsApple FarmsApple House & Owenby OrchardsBarnwell’s Apple HouseCoston FarmCreasman FarmsGrandad’s Apples and SuchHenderson FarmsHolt OrchardsJ and M…

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Henderson County Beekeeping School Announced for 2026

The Henderson County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is pleased to announce the schedule for their 2026 Beekeeping School held in cooperation with Henderson County Cooperative Extension. This is one of…

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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…

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Pumpkins - Not Just for Decoration

With the coming of Fall, our attention turns to pumpkins. Not only are they used for decorations, but they are very nutritious and versatile when it comes to preparing them for our family and…

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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…

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Hurricane Helene: Henderson County One Year Later

This week, you will be inundated by stories, podcasts, news articles, and personal recollections about Hurricane Helene. These memories will focus on the devastation, the power of the storm, and the…

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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…

Two women stand on an outdoor stage. The woman on the left wears a red apron and holds a "Grand Champion" ribbon. The woman on the right wears a pink shirt and a sash that says "NC Apple Ambassador." Both are smiling at the camera.

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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Celebrating Henderson County Apples and Supporting Local Growers

The North Carolina Apple Festival is a time of celebration, and for good reason! This annual event is a vibrant showcase of everything that makes our community special—delicious food, fun…