News From Union County Center

Two hands holding a wheat ear and loose wheat grains over a wheat field
Planting to Reduce Head Scab Risk

Published - August 22, 2024

From: Small Grains
Youth voting flier
Union County Youth Engagement Opportunity for the 2024 Election

Published - August 16, 2024

fall army worm on green background
Fall Armyworm

Published - August 15, 2024

Assorted fresh vegetables: yellow and red bell peppers, brussels sprouts, avocado, sweet potato cubes
Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatos

Published - August 5, 2024

Forestry Landowner Summit

Published - July 16, 2024

From: Wilkes County Center
Group of participants in front of Simpson Event Center sign
NC State Leadership Visits Union County Cooperative Extension to Learn About Local Food System Initiatives

Published - June 14, 2024

Group of people at field edge listening to a presenter standing in a wheat field
Growing Leaders: Inside Leadership Union Agriculture Day

Published - June 5, 2024

Livestock Clipart
Livestock 4-H Club Holds Canned Food Drive

Published - June 3, 2024

Golden wheat field beside a narrow paved country road with trees in background
What Are the Pale Patches in Wheat Fields This Year?

Published - May 14, 2024

From: Small Grains
A wooded mountainside.
Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour

Published - April 4, 2024

From: Avery County Center
Land that has been deforested.
Rowan County Forestry Field Day

Published - February 12, 2024

From: Wilkes County Center
County Activity Day
Union County 4-H Activity Day

Published - February 1, 2024

Cows Grazing amongst trees.
Silvopature Webinar Series Begins Jan. 30

Published - January 8, 2024

From: Wilkes County Center
NC State 4-H youth development special interest clubs
Taking 4-H for a Spin

Published - November 17, 2023

From: NC State Extension
Grain elevators and metal silos with trucks parked at a rural farm facility
How Hedging Can Help Farmers Reduce Loss From Low Prices

Published - October 16, 2023

From: Small Grains
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Winter Drawdown as a Management Tool for Ponds

Published - September 29, 2023

From: Haywood County Center
National Extension soybean specialists visit NC State research Union County
National Extension Specialists Collaborate to Help Soybean Farmers

Published - September 28, 2023

From: NC State Extension
Three large metal grain silos with conveyor towers on a rural farm
What Do We Know About Wheat Buyers in NC?

Published - September 26, 2023

From: Small Grains
Cluster of fuzzy green soybean pods on stem among leaves; text "Shannon Holliday"
Science for Success: Variety Selection

Published - August 30, 2023

From: Soybeans
Combine harvester unloading grain into tractor trailer in harvested wheat field
Grain Marketing: Forward Price Contracts

Published - August 9, 2023

From: Small Grains
Strawberries growing in a field.
2023 Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting to Be Held in Burke County

Published - July 17, 2023

From: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
Heart-shaped bowl of produce beside Rx form reading "fruit and vegetables" with stethoscope
Increasing Food Accessibility: Union County Takes Action

Published - July 14, 2023

Growing Okra in the Home Garden, How to Grow Okra, What Vegetables are Good for the Garden, What Vegetables Can I Grow at Home
Growing Okra in the Home Garden

Published - May 30, 2023

Mosquitos, Mosquito Control, Mosquitos and Water,
Pesky Mosquito Control

Published - May 30, 2023

Safe Plates Logo Red-Black
[Deadline Extended] Sign Up For June Safe Plates!

Published - May 25, 2023

N.C. PSI NC State Extension Agent Network statewide beta-test research to benefit farmers
N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State Launches Extension Agent Network

Published - May 5, 2023

From: NC State Extension
Chefs and cooks at a restaurant
Be Food Safety-Ready, Sign Up for Safe Plates!

Published - May 4, 2023

Summer Fun 2024 Flyer
Union County 4-H 2025 Summer Fun

Published - May 1, 2023

Farm to Early Childhood Education Regional Training Flyer
Childcare Teachers: Check Out the Farm To Early Childhood Education Training!

Published - April 6, 2023

Stack of chocolate chip cookies on a plate
Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With NC Wheat

Published - April 3, 2023

From: Small Grains
Fluted planter disc opener and adjacent rubber gauge wheel on green implement
Planter Technologies - Webinar Recording Available

Published - March 28, 2023

From: Soybeans
Seedling showing cotyledon, unifoliolate leaves, and label "1st leaf node"
Replanting Decisions - Webinar Recording Available

Published - March 22, 2023

From: Soybeans
Union County Master Gardeners
National Extension Master Gardener Week

Published - March 22, 2023

Ripening blackberries on a leafy bush, blurred person visible in background
Spring and Summer FCS Programs Are Here!

Published - March 9, 2023

Tree Roots, Sewer and Tree Roots, PVC Busted by Tree Roots
Tree Roots & Sewers

Published - March 7, 2023

Enjoying the Outdoors, Get Outside and Play, Fun Summer Activities
Enjoying the Outdoors

Published - March 7, 2023

Brown and black cows grazing in a green grassy field
Grass Tetany in Cattle

Published - March 7, 2023

Soybean field with rows leading to the horizon under a partly cloudy sky
Keys to Early Season Soybean Success Webinar Series - Recordings Available

Published - March 3, 2023

From: Soybeans
Flyer for LIFT Program featuring a picture with exercise equipment, QR code to registration, and N.C. Cooperative Extension Logo
Join us for our LIFT Program!

Published - February 20, 2023

English Ivy Growing on Tree in the Winter, What is the Green Stuff Growing on my Tree, What is the green leaves on my tree, Ivy on Tree, Ivy Growing on Trees
English Ivy

Published - February 14, 2023

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