Science Explorers Expo - April 27th at Cane Creek Park
We are calling all residents and youth of Union County to come out and join in the festivities of the …
Community
Canned Food Drive!
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County will be collecting non-perishable food items at 3230-D Presson Road, Monroe, NC now through …
Irish Cooking Class for Teens at Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library, Marshville, NC
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, we begin to think about the country of Ireland, its culture and traditions. …
FREE Radon Test Kits
Following up on his article from earlier this month, Marcus McFarland, Union County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent has …
Conservation Options
Hello, this is Andrew Baucom, field crops agent and county extension director here at the Union County Ag Center, …
4-H Afterschool Youth Inspired to Give Back
The 4-H program is known for fostering caring youth through community action. A portion of the 4-H Pledge even …
It's Time For Planning Next Years Garden
There isn’t a lot happening in the garden around January but now is a great time to order seed …
Row Cover in the Winter Garden
Earlier this year I talked about fall gardens and I briefly discussed covering your plants in cold weather. Covering …
Getting involved with 4-H!
Welcome, 2019! Every year, we set goals and seek out new opportunities. So why not set a new goal …
Southern Farm Show 2019
The Southern Farm Show begins January 30th and runs through February 1st at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. …
EFNEP Partners With Wingate University - Health & Wellness Fair
Wingate University is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield and EFNEP. The …
Union County Heritage Festival Seeking Volunteers for 2019 Heritage Festival!
The Union County Heritage Festival is seeking volunteers to serve on the Coordinating Committee for the 2019 festival! Committee members …
Volunteering Brings the Community Together at Christmas and Throughout the Year
In 2019, consider donating your time to volunteer for a worthy cause. In Union County, there are several organizations …
Seed Exchange & Catalog Swap
Join your Master Gardener℠ volunteers ofUnion County, Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 7 p.m. for a Seed Exchange and …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline (View original announcement on NCDA&CS website) Farmers with damage from Tropical …
Safe Holidays Series: Food Safety with Cooking Temperatures
As we’re preparing to cook our favorites dishes and meats for the holidays, it is always important to remember …
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 …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
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