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POSTPONED: Cooking Under Pressure

Due to inclement weather challenges this event will be postponed until further notice.

Woman in red handing framed certificates to four different people in a kitchen setting

Welcome, New Extension Master Food Volunteers!

Union County Extension is thrilled to welcome our four new Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) to the team! The EMFV program—offered in partnership with NC State Extension—equips dedicated…

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…

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Why 4-H’ers Should Complete the North Carolina 4-H Achievement Plan

Each winter, Union County 4-H youth are asked to look back over the past year, to think about what they’ve done, learned, and experienced. Reflection is one of the most valuable life skills we can…

Adult and child on a kitchen counter looking through an open cookbook

Little Chef's, Healthy Future's: A Farm to ECE Cooking Experience - Sign Up Today!

Join us for a fun, hands-on evening where parents and preschoolers cook and learn together! Discover how to prepare simple, affordable, and seasonal dishes using fresh ingredients from local farms.…

Aubrey Mekus Smiling

Local 4-Her Earns State and National Honors in One Week

Some weeks change everything. For Aubrey Mekus, a Union County 4-H’er, that week was July 21 to July 25. While 4-H Congress is always a celebration for teens across North Carolina, Aubrey experienced…

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,…

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New Program Coming to Union County: Extension Master Food Volunteers

From Cooking Skills to Community Impact—It All Starts HereGrow. Cook. Eat. Empower Your Community. What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV)…