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Farm City Day is right around the corner! 

Join us for a day of family fun on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. 

Fall Food Preservation

Canning Classes

Fall is a special time here in Henderson County! Celebrate the bounty of the harvest through food preservation. Join us to learn the basics of boiling water bath canning and gain hands-on experience canning some delicious fall recipes!

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WNC AgOptions 2024 Grant Cycle Open!


WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions is distributing a total of $228,000 to western North Carolina farmers in 2024. The application deadline is Nov. 17.

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The Learning Garden


The N.C. Cooperative Extension Henderson County Center has recently seen some upgrades. Master Gardeners and Agents spruced up area with native flowers and medicinal plants. 

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Henderson County Food Pantries


There are many great food pantries in Henderson County. Learn more about local facilities where you can receive food assistance or give donations. 

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It’s Thyme for Rosemary to Bring Her Sage Wisdom to Bullington Gardens

A new face you will see this fall when you visit Bullington is Rosemary Reeves – Rosie for short. Rosie began her tenure at Bullington Gardnes in July and has had time to get her feet on the ground and start plying her many talents at the garden.

Learn more about Rosie here

West District 4-H Adult Training Conference


The West District 4-H Volunteer Conference is open for registration!  This conference is for 4-H Agents, parents, leaders, and adults/older teens interested in learning about 4-H through fun workshops! Thank you to our sponsor of the WD Volunteer Leaders Conference, Farm Bureau, NC. 

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A new season brings new plant concerns. 

Luckily, County Agent Steve Pettis is on the case. Here are just a few of his latest plant health and pest alerts. 

Garden Update – October
Pest Alert – Cherry Laurel Scale
Wildlife Alert – Moles in Lawns
Eco-Friendly Herbicides
Non-Invasive Groundcovers for Mountain Landscapes

Native Seed Saving

Learn how to save seeds from your favorite native plants.

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Pasture Weed Control – Cool Season Broadleaf Weeds

Remember the persistent weeds you see in the spring time in your pastures and hayfields? Especially the pesky little yellow flowers? Now is the time to act in order to prevent these weeds next spring. 

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Make a Rag Rug

with 4-H

Come learn how to make your very own tightly woven together Rag Rug.

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Fall Wellness Classes at the Public Library



This fall, we are partnering with the Henderson County Public Library system to offer various wellness and health related classes. These classes are free and open to the public, however, registration is required and can be done on their website

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