N.C. Cooperative Extension
Agricultural Cooperatives
Why pick this one
N.C. Cooperative Extension provides Henderson County growers research-based crop, plant, livestock, and horticulture education through local agricultural agents.
Best for
- Commercial vegetable and small fruit production
- Tree fruit and horticulture guidance
- Livestock and poultry management education
- Pasture and forage production support
- Agricultural pest management and soil fertility guidance
- Henderson County youth seeking 4-H clubs, camps, or agriculture programs
Specialties
- Commercial horticulture
- Vegetable and small fruit production
- Tree fruit production
- Livestock and poultry production
- Pasture and forage production
- 4-H youth development
Certifications
- N.C. Cooperative Extension
- NC State Extension
- North Carolina 4-H
What makes them different
- Henderson County agricultural agents specialize in tree fruit, vegetables, small fruit, commercial horticulture, and agriculture
- Animal Agriculture provides education and technical assistance on livestock, poultry, nutrition, health management, pasture, forage, and regulatory compliance
- The Henderson County 4-H program serves youth ages 5–18 through clubs, camps, school enrichment, and special-interest programs
- The center has regional specialists available to Henderson County, including forestry, poultry, dairy, nursery and greenhouse, and commercial fruit and vegetable production
- The Henderson County Center operates from 100 Jackson Park Road in Hendersonville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone
- +18286974891
- Website
- http://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/
Services
- Agricultural education
- Technical assistance for agricultural producers
- Crop and plant production guidance
- Animal agriculture support
- Pest management education
- Soil fertility and irrigation guidance
- Youth development programs
- Family and consumer sciences education