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 Read
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 Read
Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge poster

First Annual Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge

Published - May 8, 2026 Read

News From Union County Center

This image depicts the first step in the process of turning logs into lumber. It shows a log being debarked.
See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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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

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Union County Food Innovation Center Coming to Wingate Summer 2027

Published - April 2, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Yes You CAN - Learn to Preserve Fresh Foods!

Published - March 12, 2026

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Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Grant

Published - March 4, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Western Union Park ECA Club Meeting Tuesday | Jun 02 | All Day
UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting Thursday | Jun 04 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Virtual
Home Food Preservation Series: Introduction to Canning Saturday | Jun 13 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Union County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Jun 18 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Home Food Preservation Series: Water Bath Canning Saturday | Jun 20 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm

Published - January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Yellow-Legged Hornet on the Doorstep of NC

Published - December 11, 2025

From: Entomology
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Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network Shares Risk Information

Published - September 29, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Yhouse roof affected by storm.
Be Alert, Prepare, Stay Informed

Published - September 26, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Cotton jassid, a.k.a. cotton leafhoppe or two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula)
Cotton Jassid Leafhopper Reported on Okra in NC

Published - September 22, 2025

From: Entomology
Reflective mulch in tomato field for thrips deterrence
New Webpage for Western Flower Thrips Identification and Management

Published - September 8, 2025

From: Entomology
Hurricane Season Ahead Sign
Hurricane Season - Prepare Now, Before the Storm Comes

Published - August 4, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
When Flooded Turn Around Don't Drown
Floods Cause Many Dangers

Published - July 10, 2025

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Winter Storm Planning Timeline
2024 Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Published - December 3, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Flooded Homes Require Prompt and Safe Mold Cleanup

Published - November 20, 2024

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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