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
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 Read
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 Read

News From Union County Center

Diagram of yellow-legged hornet
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

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

Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge poster
First Annual Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge

Published - May 8, 2026

Akshita holding her artwork
From Union County to Washington, D.C.: One 4-H’er’s Journey from Local Art to a National Stage

Published - April 8, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Union County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Sep 17 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
EMFV Interest Meeting Thursday | Sep 24 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Union County Agricultural & Event Complex, 3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
EMFV Interest Meeting (virtual) Friday | Sep 25 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Union County Agricultural & Event Complex, 3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
UC Master Gardener Successful Gardener Meeting Thursday | Oct 01 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Virtual
Western Union Park ECA Club Meeting Tuesday | Oct 06 | All Day
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News From NC State Extension

A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
A row of hay bales arranged in a field during a sunny day.
NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Cars at a traffic intersection during a snow storm.
Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm

Published - January 21, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
Dorsal view of a wasp with black head and thorax and yellow-striped abdomen on white background
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
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