National Gratitude Month
November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and give thanks. Although it’s nice to count your blessings …
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.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
What are the traditions your family celebrates every Thanksgiving? Mine is the big family gathering for a meal that …
Tree Planting Season
With the cool wet weather comes tree planting season. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County is partnering with the North …
It's National Homemade Bread Making Day! How Can You Celebrate?
During the holiday season, does your family like to bake together? Do you make family recipes that have been …
A Fall for All
As the leaves have begun to change and the second month of Fall has come and gone, N.C. Cooperative …
Food Safety for the Holidays
Food safety is always important. I have worked in Cooperative Extension for almost 25 years and we always receive …
November 2021 Events
Interested in knowing events you can participate in at UC Extension in November? As we wrap up the month of …
Curbing Candy Cravings
During the holidays, especially during Halloween when there is candy around every corner (literally!), it can be hard for …
Diabetes Prevention Program
November is National Diabetes Month. Over 30 million adults, aged 18 and older in the United States, are living with …
How to Make Pumpkin Purée
Tis the season for Pumpkins and what better way to celebrate than by baking? Pumpkin Purée can be used …
Growing Herbs Indoors
There are many herbs that can be grown successfully indoors. These plants usually won’t grow as well as they …
Growing Community
August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County …
National Seafood Month
October is known for many things, from the start of the holiday season to the beginning of fall and …
More in My Basket Monthly: SNAP Helps
With Busy Families, SNAP helps – SNAP families work. The majority of families that received benefits from the Supplemental …
Virtual Safe Plates for Food Managers!
Are you working in foodservice and looking to become a certified food protection manager? Check out the new virtual …
Better Breakfast Month
You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why? Research shows that eating breakfast …
Community Bulletin - October 2021
As fall has just arrived, and the leaves start to change, Union County Extension has lots of events in …
Sign Up for Free Holiday Instant Pot Classes!
The holiday season will be among us soon, which means holiday meals, and holiday gifts like the Instant Pot! …
Fall Army Worm
This year there have been several reports of fall army worms damaging pastures. As the name suggests, these pests …
More in My Basket Monthly: Yoghurt and Fruit Frozen Bars
It’s time for a Summertime recipe! Who doesn’t love a nice frozen treat to cool off? Yogurt & Blueberries …
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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12/16/22 — Local Foods
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12/16/22 — Local Foods
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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