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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.
Food Resource Management Tips
As a result of COVID-19, now is a pivotal time for most families because the children are at home …
National Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 800,000 people living in the United States have …
FCS@Home: It's Strawberry Season!
This season, North Carolina is in for an abundance of yummy strawberries. Strawberries are a delicious warm-weather fruit, that …
Spring Baking With Kids
Children enjoy hands-on activities. Baking cookies is a great way to incorporate math and science into an activity that …
Sign Up For Upcoming FCS Programs!
Be sure to sign up for our FCS programming for the upcoming months! This May we will be holding our …
Make Your Own Herbal Culinary Salts
We all know that herbs can add flavor to our foods. Rosemary, sage, and basil are a few of …
Sign Up for Safe Plates for Food Managers in June!
Coming in June is our Safe Plate for Food Managers class! Be sure to sign up soon for this …
Check Out NC State's Fermentology Mini-Series!
Are you interested in learning about the age-old history of sourdough? Or how bees make their own bread? If …
FCS@Home: Your Freezer is Your Friend
With everyone working together to limit the times out of the house to create social distancing, we find shopping …
Beans: A Great Value During Times of Limited Food Options
One food source that we often overlook during times of crisis is dry beans, peas, and lentils. There are …
Here To Help with More In My Basket Program!
As we move through these difficult times, all of us at North Carolina Cooperative Extension are here to support …
Sign Up for 2020 Spring and Summer FCS Programming!
Spring is here and summer is on its way! This can only mean one thing: Warmer weather and exciting …
Sweet Potatoes Celebrate Every Season
March is that time of the year when we are saying goodbye to winter and hello to spring. A …
#livingwell - Dealing With Stress
During difficult times, we can all become worn out from all the things around us. This can include what …
March Is Living Well Month and National Nutrition Month!
March is Extension Living Well Month and National Nutrition Month! And here at Cooperative Extension, our Family and Consumer …
Get Out And Join ECA!
Warmer temperatures and nicer weather are a great excuse to get out of the house and get more involved …
What Is Sweet Basil?
One of the easiest herbs to grow is sweet basil. This herb will add tremendous flavor to your meals, …
It's Time for Spring Cleaning!
We are now into March which can only mean one thing: Spring is on its way! Spring brings warm …
What Is Shea Butter?
What is Shea butter? Shea butter is the fat that is extracted from the nuts of shea trees. Even …
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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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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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