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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
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Lunch & Learn Series
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
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2021 Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 54 Ferguson Hill Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA 54 Ferguson Hill Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA Union County Center
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Lunch & Learn Series
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
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UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
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Composting 101
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 Union County Center
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NC State Tomato Field Day-Mills River
OfflineEventAttendanceMode Horticultural Crops Research, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Horticultural Crops Research, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Union County Center
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June 2021 - Extension Events
June 1 How to Be a Successful Gardener June 5 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers’ “Let’s Get Growing” Ask a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Union County …
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
Union County Joins Visit NC Farms
Union County is excited to have joined the South Central Region on the Visit NC Farms app late last …
Sign Up For Free Summer Med Mondays!
Summer is a great time to get back outside, take in some more activity, and begin steps to a …
Share Your Passion: Using Your Hands to Impact Others
What is your passion? What are the hobbies or activities you enjoy doing in your spare time? Now, how …
Fire Ants
Did you know that fire ants are actually native to southern Brazil? They currently can be found in eleven …
Tri-County Livestock Newsletter: Summer Edition
There’s always lots happening on the farm during the summer. To help you out this summer, check out the …
Mechanical Injuries are a Threat to Tree Health
When a tree is bumped, scraped, or chewed by a lawn mower or weed eater, the resulting wound can …
More In My Basket Monthly: Hydration From The Garden
Summer is approaching and refreshing drinks are on the menu. Grab some fresh mint from the herb garden, cucumber …
Visit NC Farms - Local Produce
Union County has quite the selection of fruits and vegetables. With summer setting in, and the changing of seasons, …
Summer Is Here, Get Outside and Play!
With the school year ending and summer heat approaching, youth are looking for ways to stay active and engaged …
Meet the Union County 4-H Summer Intern!
Union County 4-H is excited to welcome back a summer intern who will help the program with the various …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Protect Yourself From Sunburn
Memorial Day is usually the unofficial start to summer. With summer comes time in the sun in the garden, …
Berries Galore!
Warm weather brings a bounty of produce, including juicy and delicious berries! Right now, is the time when many of …
5 Ways to Relieve Stress
We are wrapping the month of May which is Mental Health Month. Now is the perfect time to reflect …
Visit NC Farms - Local Meat!
It’s grilling season! With plenty of opportunities to fire up the grill, summer is a great time to spend outdoors …
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are easy to confuse with bumblebees. Behavior and appearance are two characteristics that can be used to …
What Flowers Can You Eat?
When we see flowers, we usually use our sight and our smell to enjoy their beauty. But did you …