2018 Union County Farm Tour Is Cancelled
The 2018 Union County Farm Tour scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th has been cancelled due to damage in …
Farm Health & Safety
Backyard Chickens - Biosecurity
These days, chickens are a common sight in both rural and urban backyards but with the increase in the …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
Union, Stanly, Cabbarus, and Anson Soil & Water Conservation Districts are partnering with N.C. Cooperative Extension to present the …
Lomax Farm Field Day
Lomax Farm Field Day will be held on May 22nd from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon at 3445 Atando …
New Area Agent for Small Farms
Hi, my name is Aaron Moore and I am the new Area Specialized Small Farm Agent working in Union, …
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