Vegetable Spotlight: Okra
Today we are putting the spotlight on a classic southern vegetable, the okra! According to NC State Extension, Okra …
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Fall Gardens
I know its August and we are still feeling the heat of summer but right now is the ideal …
Vegetable Spotlight: Peppers
Hello everyone, this is Marcus McFarland, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County. This …
Come to our Summer Can Jam Series!
Make sure you sign up for our Summer Can Jam series this July, as slots are filling up! There …
Vegetable Spotlight: Summer Squash
I always had the worse memories of yellow summer squash being boiled in a pot with onions. Up until …
Summer Can Jam Series in July!
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Growing Great Tomatoes
With the last days of frost around the corner many people are getting ready to plant summer gardens and …
Vegetable Spotlight: Radishes
Today we’re doing a highlight on a delicious cold-weather crop, the almighty Radish! According to the University of Illinois …
Late Blight of Tomato
Hello, this is Andrew Baucom, county director here at the Union County Agricultural Center. Even though it is only …
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Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and other …
Union County Farmers Market Open This Tuesday for Thanksgiving Shopping!
The Union County Farmers Market is open on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, for all your holiday meal needs! Be …
Waxhaw Farmers Market Seeks New Manager
The 17-year-old Waxhaw Farmers Market in downtown Waxhaw is seeking applicants for the position of market manager. This is …
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 …
Get Ready for the Next Storm
There is much concern about the next hurricane’s arrival to the North Carolina coast. Residents far inland can also …
Farm City Week 2018 - Schedule of Events
Our Farm-City Week Celebration for 2018 Schedule of Events is here!! Join us for a week-long celebration of Agriculture in …
Planning Your Fall Garden
I know its August and we are still feeling the heat of summer but right now is the ideal …
Union County Beekeepers Host Bee School 101!
The Union County Beekeepers Association will be hosting Bee School 101 this Fall and in early 2019. Course A begins …
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