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Union County Food Innovation Center Coming to Wingate Summer 2027

Published - April 2, 2026 Read
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Yes You CAN - Learn to Preserve Fresh Foods!

Published - March 12, 2026 Read
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Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Grant

Published - March 4, 2026 Read

News From Union County Center

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

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Summer Fun
Union County 4-H 2026 Summer Fun

Published - January 29, 2026

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POSTPONED: Cooking Under Pressure

Published - January 8, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
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Welcome, New Extension Master Food Volunteers!

Published - December 1, 2025

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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended

Published - November 4, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Western Union Park ECA Club Meeting Tuesday | Apr 07 | All Day
Conservation Equipment Field Day Thursday | Apr 09 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Union County Agricultural & Event Complex, 3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Union County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Apr 16 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
EMFV Spring Training Session Wednesday | Apr 29 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Home Food Preservation Series: Introduction to Canning Monday | May 04 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 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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