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Pest Alerts

Important information from your local horticulture agent, Steve Pettis. 

Curling Leaves on Shade Trees
Red Thread Fungus in Lawns
Powdery Mildew
Fire Ants

4-H Rain Barrel

Fundraiser


Are you interested in collecting rainwater to use on your home garden? Now is your opportunity to support Henderson County 4-H and help the environment. 


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Strength Training

Exercise Classes


FCS Agent, Abigail Pierce, is continuing her popular chair exercise class this summer. Join her at Etowah Library & Mills River Library.  


Opportunities for Strength Training Exercise Classes

4-H Club 101 Series


We invite Henderson County families interested in learning more about 4-H Clubs to attend a 4-H informational time in June!


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2024 Farmers 

Market Guide


The weather is warming, summer is just around the corner and that means in the next few weeks farmers markets will start popping up around Henderson County.

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Eating the Mediterranean Way Class

Eating the Mediterranean Way (also known as Med Instead of Meds) was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and NC Division of Public Health. Eating the Med Way (Mediterranean) has been proven to protect against chronic illness.

Topics covered include: Change Your Protein, Swap Your Fats, Eat More Fruit and Vegetables, Snack on Nuts & Seeds, Make Your Grains Whole, and Rethink Your Sweets!

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4-H W.H.E.P Competition 2024 Results!


4-H'ers with the Young Naturalist 4-H Club competed Saturday, May 4 in the State 4-H W.H.E.P competition held at FENCE State Park in Tryon, NC. We are so proud of each of the competitors and coaches who put great effort into preparation for this day!


July is Blueberry Time in Henderson County!

The first blueberry varieties of the season are ripening up and should be ready to harvest in western NC towards the end of June and throughout the entire month of July. Find blueberries for sale at local farmers markets and pick-your-own farms throughout the county by early July.


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Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center to Celebrate 75 Years


Mark your calendar on August 15th, 2024 for MHCREC's 75 anniversary & field day. 


Meet our newest interns! 

Anna Senter

Attends: North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University (NC A&T)

Major: Ag Education - Professional Services

Her Role: Anna will be assisting with 

4-H Youth Development activities and Family and Consumer Sciences Programs. 

Sarah Point

Attends: Blue Ridge Community College

Major: Horticulture 

Her Role: Sarah will be working with our horticulture agents in the office and out in the field. She will assist with plant ID and care, educational program planning, and more! 

Say "Hello" to Anna and Sarah during your next visit to our office! 

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