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Woven basket with apple, cucumber, tomatoes and green chilies on grass

November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended

As you may have heard, due to the government shutdown, SNAP/FNS benefits have been suspended for the month of November 2025. NCDHHS will notify SNAP/FNS participant households and individuals by text…

Glass jars of canned vegetables: green beans, sliced carrots, pickles, and tomatoes.

Upcoming Event: 2025 Canning Series

Interested in preserving fresh produce at home? Come learn the safe and delicious art of canning with Union County Cooperative Extension during our 2025 Canning Series! Held on Tuesday's in September…

Farmer Josh Eudy and Soil and Water Conservationist Andy Cranfill address attendants around water unit where his cows get water while out in the pasture.

Leadership Union Agriculture Day 2025

Leadership Union Agriculture Day 2025: A Deeper Look at the Land That Sustains Us Leadership Union: Agriculture Day with the Union County Chamber of Commerce offered more than just a tour—it provided…

Morgan talking to crowd in wheat field

Southern Piedmont Small Grains Field Day 2025

Exploring Innovation in Wheat Production: 2025 Southern Piedmont Small Grains Field Day A crisp spring morning in Union County set the stage for the 2025 Southern Piedmont Small Grains Field Day,…

fall army worm on green background

Fall Armyworm

This year there have been many reports of fall army worms damaging pastures and lawns. As the name suggests, these pests make their appearance in the late summer or early fall. These insects can…

Assorted fresh vegetables: yellow and red bell peppers, brussels sprouts, avocado, sweet potato cubes

Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatos

Farmers markets offer a vibrant tapestry of fresh, locally-grown produce that embodies the heart and soul of the community. Among the myriad of colorful fruits and vegetables, sweet potatoes stand…

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

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…

Group of people at field edge listening to a presenter standing in a wheat field

Growing Leaders: Inside Leadership Union Agriculture Day

On May 23, 2024, the N.C. Cooperative Extension - Union County Center hosted the Union County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Union Agriculture Day. The mission of Leadership Union is to “develop…

Heart-shaped bowl of produce beside Rx form reading "fruit and vegetables" with stethoscope

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

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…