Union County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

A group of children and adults participating in a holiday-themed 4-H activity, gathered around a table with hands-on materials.

2026 Union County Exceptional Childrens Party

Published - October 6, 2026 Read

Union County Youth Invited to Participate in Kids Voting North Carolina

Published - October 22, 2026 Read

Three people pose for a photo at a 4-H awards event, with the center person holding an award plaque. The group stands in front of a backdrop featuring green 4-H logos.

Union County 4-H Agent Recognized with Six Awards at State Conference

Published - August 26, 2026 Read

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NCDA&CS Union County Pesticide Disposal Day

Published - October 12, 2026

Two N.C. Cooperative Extension volunteers prepare food together during a hands-on cooking activity.

Learn How You Can Get Involved as an Extension Master Food Volunteer

Published - August 26, 2026

Two people stand in front of a textile recycling display featuring cotton, thread and denim.

Connecting Union County Youth to Workforce Opportunities Through a Recent Trip to Cotton Incorporated

Published - August 14, 2026

What Union County Residents Need to Know About the Yellow-Legged Hornet

Published - July 29, 2026

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

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

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

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

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Upcoming Events

Nov 12

11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA

Nov 14

EMFV Session 5 Saturday | Nov 14 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Nov 18

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center Wednesday | Nov 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278, USA

Nov 19

Union County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Nov 19 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

Nov 30

Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo Mon Nov 30 — Wed Dec 02 Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, USA

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