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Special Events Center - Grand Opening Weekend
OfflineEventAttendanceMode Union County Special Events Center, 307 Cultivation Circle, Monroe, NC 28174, USA Union County Special Events Center, 307 Cultivation Circle, Monroe, NC 28174, USA Union County Center
12 hours away
Jul
24
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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
2 days away
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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
2 weeks away
Aug
4
Wed
UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
5
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Composting 101
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 Union County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
6
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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
3 weeks away
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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
1 month away
Sep
1
Wed
UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
1 month away
Sep
2
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Sep
16
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Union County Heritage Festival
OfflineEventAttendanceMode Union County Agricultural & Conference Center, 3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Agricultural & Conference Center, 3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA Union County Center
2 months away
Sep
18
Sat
Composting 101
OfflineEventAttendanceMode 540 Providence Road, Weddington, NC 28173 540 Providence Road, Weddington, NC 28173 Union County Center
2 months away
Sep
25
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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
2 months away
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6
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Agri-Business in Union County
Agriculture is the single largest component of the economy in Union County. With ample farmland, a skilled workforce, and …
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 …
Video: Identifying Waterhemp, a New Pigweed in NC
Waterhemp is a new weed to North Carolina. It looks a lot like the other pigweeds- redroot pigweed and …
More in My Basket Monthly: Summer Meals for SNAP Recipients
It’s Summertime! If you’re a SNAP recipient with a school aged child, be sure to look out for the …
4-H Photography Workshop
Do you enjoy taking photos? Are you interested in learning more about the art and science of photography? On …
Reducing Aflatoxin in Grain Corn
Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that is produced by Aspergillus flavus which has a worldwide impact on human …
Fusarium Wilt of Tomato
Fusarium wilt of tomato is caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici mainly causes wilt …
Carpenter Ants
It is common to have questions concerning carpenter ants. Carpenter ant nests are usually constructed in wood that is …
Effect of Xyway Fungicide on Corn Germination
Does applying Xyway fungicide (flutriafol) in-furrow at planting negatively affect seedling germination in corn? NC State Extension gives an independent …
Special Events Center Grand Opening Weekend!
You’re invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Special Events Center at Jesse Helms Park! Family-friendly programs …
Grain-Fed vs Grass-Fed Beef- What’s the Difference?
When choosing meat for your summer cookout, the various labels on the packaging can seem a little overwhelming. One …
FCS@Home: Blueberries
There’s nothing more sweeter than a summer blueberry. There’s also nothing more healthier than a summer blueberry! These small …
What Is EFNEP?
If you’re not familiar with EFNEP, EFNEP offers free nutrition classes to help families and youth cook healthy meals …
Choose Summer Peaches by Their Color to Enjoy the Best Flavors
July is here and that means it’s time for peaches. There is nothing better than standing in an orchard …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Be a L.E.A.D.E.R This Summer
Hello everyone! My name is Angel Richardson and I am the 2021 Union County 4-H Summer Intern here to …
Summer Vegetables & Heat
With the high heat of summer, I often receive calls from folks asking why their vegetables are not producing. …
No Sew Tote Bag
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer, but it doesn’t require a lot of materials and …