NCSU Agricultural Institute Accepting Applications!
NC State University Agricultural Institute Accepting Applications until June 1st! Attention Students, families, teachers, community leaders, etc! NC State University’s …
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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 …
March Is Living Well Month and National Nutrition Month!
March is Extension Living Well Month and National Nutrition Month! And here at Cooperative Extension, our Family and Consumer …
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County Programming Update
NC State University continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. In response …
2019 Urban Impact Report
Did you know that North Carolina is the ninth most populous state in the country with over 10.3 million …
Get Out And Join ECA!
Warmer temperatures and nicer weather are a great excuse to get out of the house and get more involved …
Springtime Can Bring Severe Weather - Be Prepared
As springtime in North Carolina brings warmer weather, severe weather becomes more likely. It is important to be prepared …
Celebrating Black History in Extension!
February is Black History Month! This is a time to celebrate the strides and accomplishments made by African Americans …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
2019 Program Impact Report
Empowering People, Providing Solutions The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County team is proud to present our 2019 end of year …
Keeping Decorative Greens Fresh
Who doesn’t enjoy the natural beauty and wonderful smell of fresh pine or cedar in homes and offices during …
November's We Grow Union County Newsletter
GROWING This is what we do every day here at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County office. As you will …
Sign up for Safe Plates for Food Manager in December!
Be sure to sign up soon for our Safe Plate for Food Managers course from December 9th-12th. This 3-day …
Halloween Customs: Where They Came From
To the ancient Scottish and Irish, Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve involved rituals and games foretelling the future, particularly …
UC Heritage Trail Becomes Part of Carolina Thread Trail!
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Union County Heritage Trail is now officially part of the Carolina Thread Trail system! …
Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
Fiber is a very important nutrient that benefits the body in many ways, from weight management to maintaining a …
Pumpkins
Halloween and Thanksgiving are definitely pumpkin season. Harvest is done and pumpkins are displayed at roadside stands, farmer’s markets, …
Vegetable Spotlight: Beets
Today, we are putting the spotlight on a nutritious and delicious vegetable, which one of its most popular varieties …
Fall Bulb & Plant Sale
Fall is a great time to plant many landscape plants. The soil is still warm, so root growth can …
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