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Women in Stem

March is recognized as International Women’s Month. I wanted to bring light to women in STEM careers and Union …

Lespedeza

Lespedeza Broom

Thomas Jefferson Washington Broom (T.J.W. Broom) was a home-grown Union County boy. He was born in Union County in …

Lichens

Does Your Tree Have Lichens?

Here at Union County Extension, the questions we get change with the seasons. This time of year, we often …

Vegetables

Happy National Nutrition Month!

There’s nothing like March that brings warm weather, growing plants, and celebrating healthy eating habits! March is National Nutrition …

Gardening, Healthy, Heart Health, Palendrome Day, 2/22/22

Heart Health and Gardening

According to Texas A & M University a seven-year study of 12,000 middle-aged men at high risk for coronary …

Woman Doing Yoga on Green Grass

World Yoga Day

Did you know today is world yoga day? When many people think of yoga, they think of a good …

Veggies in a Bowl, Healthy

How to Help Your Heart

As we already know, February is American Heart Month. It is a time to celebrate an important part of …

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

Did you know there is a National Park, just two hours away from Union County? Union County Extension celebrates …

Magnolias, Trees, Spring, Union County, North Carolina, Trees to Plant in the South

What Are Deciduous Magnolias?

When most people think of magnolias, the common evergreen, Southern Magnolia comes to mind. But there are several deciduous …

heart health, how to take care of your heart, american heart month, north carolina,

Are You Wearing Red?

February is all about love! Something you should show some love to is…your HEART! February is American Heart Month, …

Production Workshop Flyer

Blueberry Production Workshop

Union County Extension is hosting our annual Blueberry Production Workshop on Friday, February 25. This workshop includes lecture time, …

Chart for Livestock Careers

Careers in the Livestock Industry

Did you know there are many career opportunities available to work with Livestock? I always loved animals growing up, …

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This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases

This publication will help you identify the several species of ticks found in North Carolina …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Heirs' Property in North Carolina: What is It and Why Should I Care?

This publication provides information about heirs' property, which is land inherited by many family members …

6/12/25
Illustration showing how plants stabilize stream banks

Options for Backyard Stream Repair

This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.

6/11/25

Vacationer Supported Agriculture Summer 2019

Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) is a project led by NC State’s P1tLab and NC State …

6/11/25Local Foods
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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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