Remember Safety First During Storm Debris Cleanup
(View full release from NCDA&CS) Hurricane Florence has resulted in damaged and downed trees and branches. The N.C. Forest Service …
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FSA Disaster Assistance Programs (Videos)
(Download the FSA Disaster Assistance Programs Factsheet) (Download the FSA Emergency Farm Loans Factsheet) USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster …
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting and Water Damage
Hurricane Florence may have caused the wall-to-wall carpet in your home to become wet. The source of the water …
Family Stress After Disasters
Families who weather a particularly bad storm are likely to experience stress. Anytime there is an undesired change, there …
Sheep Producers Disaster Help Forums
(From the N.C. Sheep Producers Association) In light of Hurricane Florence and the devastation she is still bringing, we have added …
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 …
Successful Gardener 9/6 & Save the Date - Heritage Festival
Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Union County for their monthly Successful Gardener educational program this Thursday evening, …
Union County Farmers Market Homestead Festival
The Union County Farmers Market will be hosting a Homestead Festival to kick off this year’s Farm City Week! …
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 …
Backyard Chickens - Biosecurity
These days, chickens are a common sight in both rural and urban backyards but with the increase in the …
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 …
Calling All Artists and Designers With Ties to Union County
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Sagartz, UCEMGVA 704-882-0604, 336-414-6382 cgsagartz@carolina.rr.com Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Union County Calling all Artists …
Extension Master Gardener Program Educational Meeting July 19
Come and join us for our next educational meeting on Thursday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. where Debbie Dillion …
Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke
Like many folks, I am a weekend warrior. I often overexert myself working in my garden on the weekend. …
4th of July & Yellow Jackets
Happy Independence Day! With this national holiday comes lots of activities & meals outside. Often food and drinks draw …
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