
Vegetable Spotlight: Garlic
December is time for cold weather, and the end of a growing season for many crops. However, there is …
The Union County Center Local Foods contact is Aaron Moore.
December is time for cold weather, and the end of a growing season for many crops. However, there is …
Be sure to sign up soon for our Safe Plate for Food Managers course from December 9th-12th. This 3-day …
What’s leafy, looks bumpy, and green all over? I believe that would be Kale! Which just so happens to …
Vitamins and Minerals are essential for several different processes in the body. We may know the common vitamins and …
Fiber is a very important nutrient that benefits the body in many ways, from weight management to maintaining a …
Today, we are putting the spotlight on a nutritious and delicious vegetable, which one of its most popular varieties …
Fall is soon upon us, and what better way to celebrate the cooler weather than celebrating the harvest of …
In a few days we will enter into September, Autumn, cool weather, and celebrating honey! September is National Honey …
We are getting close to our End-of-Canning Season Series in September. There is still time to sign up for …
Today we are putting the spotlight on a classic southern vegetable, the okra! According to NC State Extension, Okra …
I know its August and we are still feeling the heat of summer but right now is the ideal …
Hello everyone, this is Marcus McFarland, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County. This …
Make sure you sign up for our Summer Can Jam series this July, as slots are filling up! There …
I always had the worse memories of yellow summer squash being boiled in a pot with onions. Up until …
Are you interested in learning how to preserve your own food at home through canning? Or maybe you just …
With the last days of frost around the corner many people are getting ready to plant summer gardens and …
Today we’re doing a highlight on a delicious cold-weather crop, the almighty Radish! According to the University of Illinois …
Hello, this is Andrew Baucom, county director here at the Union County Agricultural Center. Even though it is only …
Increasing your herbs and spices in meals is great in capturing more flavor in your dishes as well as …
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Field heat should be removed from fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers as quickly as possible …
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
In eastern North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
In western North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …