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4-H in the Schools: Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom

4-H in the Schools: Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom Union County 4-H in the Schools is growing in exciting ways, extending learning beyond the classroom and into real-world applications. In…

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New Trees at Stallings Elementary

New nonprofit gifts trees to Stallings Elementary If it’s true that the best way to teach is by example, then students at Stallings Elementary School received a valuable lesson in nurturing and…

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Excellence in Geospatial Award

The Union County 4-H & Cooperative Extension Team has been honored with the Excellence in Geospatial Award for their innovative Union County 4-H AgTech in the Schools program. This initiative…

Union County Youth Engagement Opportunity for the 2024 Election

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County’s 4-H Youth Development Program invites Union County Youth to participate in a short-term club that will engage, empower, and develop them as leaders during…

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NC State Leadership Visits Union County Cooperative Extension to Learn About Local Food System Initiatives

NC State Extension's top leader is learning about innovative solutions in Union County to mutually benefit local farmers and the community. On June 6, 2024,Dr. Rich Bonanno, Director of NC State…

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Increasing Food Accessibility: Union County Takes Action

North Carolina has the 8th highest rate of food insecurity in the nation. Recent statistics indicate that children have even higher rates of food insecurity in our state. Almost 1 in 5 of North…

Growing Okra in the Home Garden

Okra is a warm-season crop that is a staple in many home gardens. It is a tall, upright plant with a hibiscus-like flower that originated in Africa. The immature, young seed pods are the edible part…

Mosquitos, Mosquito Control, Mosquitos and Water,

Pesky Mosquito Control

Mosquitoes are important pests because their irritating bites often interfere with outdoor activities and can transmit disease to people and domestic animals. I lost a good friend a few years ago to…

Be Food Safety-Ready, Sign Up for Safe Plates!

If you work in a food-service establishment such as a restaurant, hospital kitchen, or school cafeteria and are interested in taking a Food Protection Manager course, North Carolina Cooperative…

Union County 4-H 2025 Summer Fun

Union County 4-H 2025 Summer Fun Here at Union County 4-H, we're gearing up for an exciting summer filled with adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories! As we eagerly anticipate the warmth of…