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 …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
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 …
Community Health Fair
Want to learn how to make strides towards a healthier lifestyle for you and your family? If so, come …
2018 Outstanding Performance Award - Cheri Bennett
Cheri Bennett, EFNEP Educator in Union County received the Outstanding Performance Award at the 2018 EFNEP State Conference. The …
Nutrition Information Session for Seniors
Are you a senior citizen in need of a quick refresher on the latest research-based nutrition information? If your …
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
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
8/24/18
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
7/20/18 — Local Foods
Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
7/16/18 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Ginseng Disease Control - Phytophthora and Alternaria
Phytophthora leaf blight and root rot is a devastating disease which causes a leaf blight …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Sources of Goldenseal Seeds, Plants or Roots
This publication offers a list of companies and nurseries that carry goldenseal seeds or plants …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Venison Donation Programs
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …
4/18/18 — Local Foods
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
4/18/18 — Local Foods