Vegetable Spotlight: Okra
Today we are putting the spotlight on a classic southern vegetable, the okra! According to NC State Extension, Okra …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Senior Wellness Expo Is Coming!
With cooperation from N.C. Cooperative Extension, Council on Aging in Union County, and City of Monroe Parks and Recreation, …
Agua Fresca: Simple, Elegant & Delicious
This year’s watermelon crop has been fantastic. The season is almost over but there is still time to enjoy …
Participants Increase Safety of Family Meals
During a discussion about food safety, EFNEP participants in Union County began to discuss their various methods of preparing …
August is National Catfish Month
Growing up near the Pee Dee river, I have often heard stories of the legendary catfish that inhabited the …
Portion Control Know-How!
Portioning your food can make a huge impact on creating a healthy lifestyle and great management of one’s weight. …
Sign up Safe Plates for Food Handlers!
If you are working in food service as a food handler or cook in a volunteer role or for …
Kids at the Farmer's Market: Cooking with Local Food
Cheri Bennett, from Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Union County Public Library partnered …
Chop, Peel, Slice, and Dice Summer Fruits & Vegetables with Ease
During the Summer months, there are lots of opportunities to cook and prepare dishes with fresh fruits and vegetables. …
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Cool Layered Gelatin Dessert
Remember the gelatin commercials while growing up? The treats looked so elegant and simple. You can create this magic …
FCS programs coming this Fall and Winter!
This fall and winter, we are having some great programming coming out of our Family and Consumer Sciences program …
Tips for Handling and Preparing Fresh Produce
The summer season will find citizens from all Union County enjoying fresh produce from home gardens, farmer’s markets, and …
Cool, Refresh, and Replenish With Summer Smoothies
Smoothies are a fun way to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables any time of the day. Additionally, the process …
Vegetable Spotlight: Peppers
Hello everyone, this is Marcus McFarland, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County. This …
Celebrate National Turkey Month
Believe it or not, June is National Turkey month. Today, turkey is enjoyed all year long and not just …
Take care of your house for National Healthy Homes Month!
Not only is June National Safety Month, but it is also National Healthy Home Month! This observance is recognized …
Exercise Safely During Hot Summer Months
The summer offers more daylight to exercise outdoors. The hot temperatures, however, can make exercise unsafe. To avoid illness …
Home Memorial Garden Projects: a Balance of Physical, Mental, & Creative Energies
Recently, my children and I planted a memorial garden in honor of my mother. It was in recognition of …
How Green Is Your Grill?
Memorial Day is often considered to be the beginning of summer. And summer means grilling! Grilling is a great …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs - Union County
- Food, Health and Nutrition in Union County
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) in Union County
- Extension and Community Association (ECA) in Union County
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2009
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2010
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2011
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2012
- Summer Recipes from Sally's Kitchen
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2008
- UNION COUNTY NC EFNEP FACEBOOK
Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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