Celebrate National Turkey Month
Believe it or not, June is National Turkey month. Today, turkey is enjoyed all year long and not just …
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.
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 …
Come to our Summer Can Jam Series!
Make sure you sign up for our Summer Can Jam series this July, as slots are filling up! There …
Slowing the Process of Bone Loss
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. During this month of awareness, taking a look at your family’s history could be …
Vegetable Spotlight: Summer Squash
I always had the worse memories of yellow summer squash being boiled in a pot with onions. Up until …
Beach Safety Tips for Fun in the Sun
We all looking forward to a relaxing vacation at the beach. Fortunately, we live near both North Carolina and …
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Fresh Made Salsa
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May …
Summer Can Jam Series in July!
Are you interested in learning how to preserve your own food at home through canning? Or maybe you just …
Rainy Weather Workout
April Showers bring May flowers. Don’t let rainy weather keep you from working out. Here are some tips for …
Maple Pecan Snack Mix
What better way to celebrate National Pecan Month than with this easy healthy maple pecan snack mix by Taste …
Cooking Together as a Family
Nothing brings families closer together through a busy work and school days than gathering in the kitchen to cook …
National Pecan Month: Celebrating the Health Benefits and Culinary Traditions
April is National Pecan Month! Many of us remember picking pecans and shelling them. These nuts are delicious plain …
Vegetable Spotlight: Radishes
Today we’re doing a highlight on a delicious cold-weather crop, the almighty Radish! According to the University of Illinois …
Coconut Cake - A Southern Tradition
In celebration of Spring, we often think of southern traditions, such as coconut cake. Coconut cakes have been a …
Summer Safe Plates for Food Manager Training!
Get ready for our NC Safe Plates for food managers training in June! Safe Plates is a food safety …
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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
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