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Forest in Union County

Forestry in Union County

Did you know that Union County has over 150,000 acres of privately owned forests? That’s a little more than …

WE GROW UNION COUNTY

'tis the Season

As we have entered the holiday season, and Thanksgiving has come and gone, UC Extension has much to be …

Helleborus

Hellebores

If you are looking for a minimal care plant with attractive green foliage for your garden, look no further …

Burn Ban

Statewide Burn Ban

Effective November 29 at 5:00 p.m.: Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a statewide burn …

Collards in Field

Collards in North Carolina

Did you know North Carolina is the third leading producer of collards in the nation? Collards thrive in North Carolina …

October - We Grow Union County

A Fall for All

As the leaves have begun to change and the second month of Fall has come and gone, N.C. Cooperative …

Thanksgiving Food

Food Safety for the Holidays 

Food safety is always important. I have worked in Cooperative Extension for almost 25 years and we always receive …

Tree Roots

Root Problems and Tree Decline

Most urban tree declines that we see in the landscape is most likely related to root problems. Indicators of …

We Grow Union County

Growing Community

August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County …

Brown Army Worm

Fall Army Worm

This year there have been several reports of fall army worms damaging pastures. As the name suggests, these pests …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Blueberry seasons

Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden

Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …

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Chapter 7. The Postharvest Building

This is chapter 7 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 10. Food Safety and Quality Standards in Postharvest

This is chapter 10 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 11. Food Safety

This is chapter 11 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

2 weeks ago
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Postscript — Data Collection and Analysis

This is the postscript to a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

2 weeks ago
Microscopic view of two second-stage root-knot nematodes

Root-Knot Nematode of Tomato

This publication discusses the symptoms and treatment of root-knot nematodes in tomatoes in North Carolina.

2 weeks ago
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Target Spot of Tobacco

Target spot is a potentially devastating leaf spot disease in tobacco in North Carolina. This …

Cross section of a 4-inch composite wall section with R16 fiberglass insulation, an inside plastic vapor barrier, and outside metal sheathing.

Chapter 5. Refrigeration Load

This is chapter 5 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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