Union County Care-A-Van Event in November!
Early this summer, it was announced that the annual Senior Wellness Expo would be cancelled for the 2020 year …
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.
FCS@Home: Figs
One of my favorite treats as a child was delicious fig bars. They were always my favorite afternoon snack …
Fall Back Into Fitness
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I began to walk and exercise daily, admittedly, like many others, I …
Free Virtual "Med Instead of Meds" Class this October!
Get ready to make healthy and easy choices this holiday season by “Eating the Med Way”! We will be …
Usher in the Fall Season With Walnut Pear Coffee Cake
One of the easiest fruit trees to grow in our region is the pear tree. Pears are wonderful to …
More In My Basket Monthly: "Back to School Top Chef" *CANCELED*
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR. OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. The More …
How to Get Bed Linens That Are Crisp, Clean, and Glorious!
September 11, 2020, is National Make Your Bed Day! We all love a bed that is comfortable and inviting. …
FCS@Home: Heirloom Vegetables
Have you ever heard of heirloom vegetables? According to our friends at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, heirloom …
Keeping Your Home Clean During COVID
During this time with COVID-19, making sure to clean our homes periodically is important to make sure there is …
Ramen Noodles: Elegance on a Budget
As a result of COVID-19, many families are experimenting with new recipes for familiar favorites. Ramen noodles are inexpensive …
Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Illness
With the high temperatures that we have had this summer, you should understand the symptoms related to letting yourself …
More In My Basket Monthly: Just Three Simple Steps
You’ve heard about SNAP. But how do you apply? More In My Basket (MIMB)/N.C. Cooperative Extension is here to assist …
National Julienne Fries Day!
August 12, 2020, is National Julienne Fries Day! Julienne fries differ from waffle, curly, and crinkle-cut fries because their …
FCS@Home: Summer Canning!
As we are gearing towards harvesting our summer produce from our farms and our gardens, we may find ourselves …
Summer Self Care
During the summer months, our bodies can undergo a few changes due to our lifestyle. Most of us enjoy …
The Importance of Food Allergies
I’m sure we’ve all heard about food allergies, and how they may make us break out or may cause …
Blackberries: Summer's Versatile Fruit
Who remembers sweet stewed blackberries with biscuits? This was a common treat during blackberry season. Blackberries are still in …
You CAN Eat Healthy on a Budget
One of the biggest myths about shopping for healthier foods is that “only rich people can afford it.” In …
FCS@Home: Pastured Poultry and Local Foods
What is eating local? Several sources find the idea of eating local and local foods to be very different. …
More In My Basket Monthly - What Is SNAP?
What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) is a national food assistance program that …
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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
Partnerships and Organizations
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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