October Newsletter

Henderson County Center

Henderson County Cooperative Extension Is Here to Help During Helene Recovery

Our office had staff that were impacted at various levels from the storm, but thankfully we are all safe and recovering along with you.

Agriculture Recovery Resources from

Hurricane Helene

Check out this handy list of resources for farmers in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene.

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Federal Disaster Aid

Navigating federal aid programs after a major storm or natural disaster can sometimes be challenging.

The following factsheets based on information shared from Louisiana Sea Grant are designed to help residents and communities learn what federal disaster aid is available to them and how to access those resources:

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Soil and Sediment Testing Post Flood

After floods gardeners may be concerned about soil contamination from sediments that may have settled in gardens. Unless you are near a a site that is known to be contaminated such as a factory or junkyard, your soil is probably ok. However, you can do soil tests to see if your soils carry contaminates. Contact our office for local companies that do these tests.

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Stabilizing Slopes

Henderson County is blessed with great topography. We have mountains and hills which provide views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. However, once a person obtains their dream mountain home, they often discover that they have erosion problems.

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Testing Wells in Henderson County

Municipality supplied water is tested and retested for quality and safety. Most wells are not. If your drinking water comes from a private well, you should test your water annually or after a major weather event.

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WNC Communities’ Immediate Disaster Needs Grant for Farm Businesses

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WNC Communities recognizes that farmers in the region have immediate disaster relief needs to stabilize their farm businesses and to support a resilient regional food system. The goal of this program is to provide resources quickly, while making reasonable efforts not to duplicate other funding sources.

Farmer and Rural Mental Health Resources

The North Carolina Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), an initiative of the N.C. Agromedicine Institute coordinated by East Carolina, N.C. A&T State and NC State universities, provides farmers and others working in agriculture-related settings a variety of stress assistance resources and programs.

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We have good news!

Bullington Gardens Announces New Educational Coordinator, Isaac Wyatt

Bullington Gardens is happy to announce the hiring of our new Educational Coordinator, Isaac Wyatt. Isaac, a familiar face to many in our community, will oversee all of Bullington’s educational and horticultural programs.

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Welcome Leigh Siracusano to Our Extension Family

Henderson County Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the addition of Leigh Siracusano to our staff as of October 14, 2024. Leigh replaces Isaac Wyatt as our Agricultural Program Assistant.

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Here are some ways to support your emotional-well being during this time.

It is important for us to connect with others in the community. Social interactions can foster a sense of belonging and support, which is vital for emotional recovery. Join us during our upcoming events.

Join the Henderson County 4-H Cloverbuds Club

This Fall!

The Henderson County 4-H Cloverbuds Club is back with an exciting lineup of fall programs designed for youth ages 5-7.

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2024 Fall Food Preservation Classes

Join us at our office for our hands-on food preservation classes this fall as we preserve the harvest of the season.

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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 to make the vitamins and minerals in cabbage more easily available for absorption. Sauerkraut is a good source of potassium, iron and calcium.

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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

N.C. Cooperative Extension - Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, United States
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