Apple growers, volunteers, and retired N.C. Agriculture Extension Service employees traveled from Hendersonville to Raleigh in October to organize and set up the apple exhibits at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair.
Those involved in the effort include Cari Rosenbalm, Alexander County agriculture extension agent; Michael Roberts, WNC market specialist; Ivy Olson, retired Henderson County agriculture extension service executive assistant; volunteers Ken Olson and Don Schwartz; Marvin Owings, retired Henderson County agriculture extension service director; and volunteer Lee Hill.
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Author's summary: Apple growers honored at State Fair.