Union County 2050 Plan
Union County is seeking input on its 2050 Scenario. Please review the pdf file below and complete the online …
Community
2020 Senior Wellness Expo Is Cancelled
To ensure the safety of our citizens in Union County, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center and its partners, …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
Check Out The More In My Basket Program
Families may qualify for benefits that expand the family food budget. Contact More In My Basket for information about …
A Big Thanks to ECA!
Our partner organization, Extension & Community Association or ECA strives to provide service and assistance in our North Carolina …
Asian Giant Hornet
I’d like to talk to you about the Asian giant hornets found recently in Washington State. The news media …
Keep NC Safe, Check out Count On Me NC!
A new training program in North Carolina has begun, and it seeks to make our communities safer as restrictions …
Updated Resources on USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released its solicitation for proposals for the Farmers to …
Golden LEAF Scholarship COVID-19 Fund to Support Rural Students at Participating N.C. Community Colleges
At the April 2020 Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Foundation awarded $500,000 to the North Carolina Community College System …
Spring Baking With Kids
Children enjoy hands-on activities. Baking cookies is a great way to incorporate math and science into an activity that …
Extension Launches COVID-19 Videos for Spanish-Speaking Farm Community
The NC State Extension Farmworker Health and Safety Education Program has developed a series of introductory videos in Spanish …
Food Safety Guidance for Bulk Purchases of Frozen Poultry, Meats
Due to changes in the supply chain, some meat and poultry manufacturers are selling large amounts of product directly …
Sign Up for Safe Plates for Food Managers in June!
Coming in June is our Safe Plate for Food Managers class! Be sure to sign up soon for this …
Check Out NC State's Fermentology Mini-Series!
Are you interested in learning about the age-old history of sourdough? Or how bees make their own bread? If …
Union County Strong: Community Resources During COVID-19
While the impact of COVID-19, is unique for each of us, there are some things that we have in …
Here To Help with More In My Basket Program!
As we move through these difficult times, all of us at North Carolina Cooperative Extension are here to support …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
NCSU Agricultural Institute Accepting Applications!
NC State University Agricultural Institute Accepting Applications until June 1, 2020! Attention Students, families, teachers, community leaders, etc.! NC State …
Sign Up for 2020 Spring and Summer FCS Programming!
Spring is here and summer is on its way! This can only mean one thing: Warmer weather and exciting …
COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety site has compiled some resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19. These …
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Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
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Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas)
This publication reviews bio-retention use, specifically the use of rain gardens, and describes design criteria.
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Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
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This publication describes how communities can develop and implement backyard composting programs that reduce the …
6/9/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
6/4/20
Creating a Crop Maze With GPS
This publication explains how to create a crop maze with GPS (global positioning system).
6/4/20
NC State Extension Master Gardener Program Guidelines
This publication provides guidelines for the NC State Extension Master Gardener program, including how to …
6/1/20
Stormwater Wetland Design Update: Zones, Vegetation, Soil, and Outlet Guidance
These new design guidelines for stormwater wetlands focus on four design points: internal wetland zones, …
5/13/20 — Urban Waterways