We have enjoyed being a part of the NC Apple Festival this beautiful weekend. Thanks to all the Sheriffs Office personnel and Sheriffs Cadets who have worked in our recruitment booth. We hire the best of the best! A little about apples and Henderson County: The apple has been called the loveliest of all fruits. It is also one of the most important agricultural crops grown in Henderson County. During a normal year it brings in an average income of $22 million dollars or more. Growing apples has been part of Henderson Countys culture and heritage since the mid 1700s. Today there are approximately 200 apple growers in Henderson County. North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation and Henderson County grows 65% of all apples in North Carolina. I am thankful for all those involved in agriculture. They are the backbone of Henderson County.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:16:09 +0000