Union County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Two volunteers harvest potatoes from a field for donation to local hunger relief organizations.

Local Partnership Connects Agricultural Education with Hunger Relief

Published - June 25, 2026 Read

Map of the southeastern U.S. showing drought conditions as of June 23, 2026, with widespread severe to exceptional drought across much of the Carolinas, Virginia, and parts of Florida.

Severe Drought can Stress Even Mature Trees – Consider Supplemental Watering

Published - June 25, 2026 Read

Graphic promoting the Super Sitter Summer Bootcamp for youth ages 12–15, featuring teens practicing childcare skills with a baby doll during a hands-on babysitting training activity.

Union County Youth Invited to Attend Super Sitter Summer Bootcamp

Published - June 15, 2026 Read

News From Union County Center

Union County Cooperative Extension staff and summer interns pose for a group photo outside the Union County Agricultural Center.

Union County Welcomes 4-H Summer Interns for the 13th Consecutive Year

Published - May 29, 2026

Four women stand together outdoors on a sunny day at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center, while holding plants and gardening supplies. Trees, a black fence, and patio seating are visible in the background during a community gardening project.

NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers’ of Union County Class of 2024 Transforms Jesse Helms Nursing Center

Published - May 12, 2026

Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge poster

First Annual Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge

Published - May 8, 2026

From Union County to Washington, D.C.: One 4-H’er’s Journey from Local Art to a National Stage

Published - April 8, 2026

UCPS School Buses Dropping Off Students for Wake Up to Ag

Wake Up to Agriculture Experience Connects Union County Students to Future Careers

Published - April 6, 2026

Banner announcing the Union County Food Innovation Center hanging from piece of heavy equipment

Union County Food Innovation Center Coming to Wingate Summer 2027

Published - April 2, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

Yes You CAN - Learn to Preserve Fresh Foods!

Published - March 12, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Aug 04

Western Union Park ECA Club Meeting Tuesday | Aug 04 | All Day

Aug 06

UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting Thursday | Aug 06 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Virtual

Aug 18

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Belmont Abbey College Tuesday | Aug 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Belmont Abbey College, 131 Mercy Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA

Aug 20

Union County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Aug 20 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

Aug 25

Monroe Pesticide Safety School Tuesday | Aug 25 | 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Union County Center, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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