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Christmas Tree Selection

How to Select a Christmas Tree

Not only does Union County send turkeys to the White House to be pardoned, this year the national Christmas …

We Grow Union County, Union County Cooperative Extension Newsletter

Falling Into Extension

It is often said that fall is the best time of year. Union County residents had a lot to …

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UCPS 2022 Bond Vote

2022 Bond Vote Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education in …

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Food Hub Growers Training

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association for training in post-harvest handling to increase …

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Fall Plant Sale

Fall is a busy time for families with many school and athletic events, festivals, and other events to attend. …

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Pond Field Day

Union County Soil and Water Conservation will be hosting a pond management workshop on Saturday, October 8. This workshop …

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Union County Heritage Festival

The Wild Turkey 5K and the Union County Heritage Festival is held at the Union County Agriculture Center on …

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Bradford Pear Exchange

The Bradford Pear became a popular ornamental plant for homeowners as it produces beautiful white flowers in the spring. …

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What Is Labor Day?

Labor Day is recognized as the unofficial end to summer. Most kids are back in school and families with …

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The Spider Flower

Spider Flower (Cleome hasslerana) or Cleome is native to southeastern Brazil and Argentina making it a great plant for …

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Farm City Banquet - 2022

The Farm City Banquet creates an opportunity for an evening of good food, fellowship and celebration of our local …

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Student Loan Forgiveness Waiver

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is a benefit to everyone in the community who are looking for relief …

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Irrigation for Your Home

Hopefully you have received rainfall recently from the numerous showers & thunderstorms, but if you have not, then you …

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