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Hello from the staff of the Union County Cooperative Extension. In an effort to better serve Union County's diverse population we are in the process of providing translation programming for your use. This program allows you to…READ THE REST »

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April 2013 Turn Rows

Articles included in this months Turn Rows include Head Scab on Wheat, Corn Insect Pest, Early Season Soybean Invasions, Why is My Wheat Yellow? alog with upcomig events. Click here to view a copy April MORE »Posted: 5/1/13

Southeastern Soil Health Field Day

Southeastern Soil Health Field Day to be held on May 14, 2013 from 10 am – 2 pm. Guest Speaker Chris Reberg-Horton will discuss cover crop diversity and management strategies. Go to SoilHealthFlyer_032513v3 for more MORE »Posted: 4/17/13

Congressman Richard Hudson, Rep. Mark Brody and Senator Gene McLaurin Visit Bountiful Harvest Farm in Anson County

It is great to see some interest in local farms and food from our state and congressional representatives. The three men met Gary Sikes at his farm in Anson county where they sampled range-fed MORE »Posted: 4/17/13

March Issue of Turnrows

The March issue of Turnrows is now available. Please see the link below for more MORE »Posted: 3/19/13

Down to Earth Day

On Saturday, April 20th 2013, Main Street in Downtown Monroe, Union County and the City of Monroe are hosting “Down to Earth Day” which will include a 5K Trail Run from 8:00 AM to MORE »Posted: 3/6/13

How to Start a Small Farm Business

HOW TO START A SMALL FARM BUSINESS NC REAL 8 Week Class (Rural Entrepreneurial Action Learning)… An introduction to rural self employment Have you ever dreamed of living off the land? Do you have MORE »Posted: 2/12/13

New Area Agent- Local Foods

New Area Agent in Local Foods In response to the growing demand, Union County now has a new area extension agent specializing in the field of Local Foods. Dustin Adcock will be developing programs MORE »Posted: 2/11/13

February 2013 Turnrows

Here is the first issue for 2013. Click on the following link for more information. February 2013 MORE »Posted: 1/31/13
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EVENTS View All
Introduction to Food Preservation: Freezing and DehydratingFri May 24, 2013
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 5 days away
STARTERS Employee Food Safety ClassWed May 29, 2013
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 1 week away
The Basics of Home CanningFri Jun 14, 2013
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 4 weeks away
Introduction to Food Preservation: Freezing and DehydratingWed Jul 10, 2013
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 2 months away
The Basics of Home CanningFri Jul 12, 2013
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 2 months away
Summer Enrichment ProgramMon Jul 15, 2013 @ 9:00 AM -
Fri Jul 19, 2013 @ 3:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 2 months away
Extension and Community Association Executive Board Meeting and County CouncilTue Jul 23, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 2 months away
Water Bath Canning: Tomatoes, Salsa and SuchThu Jul 25, 2013
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where:
3230-D Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112
— 2 months away
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