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Hand measuring and canning peaches

Yes You CAN - Learn to Preserve Fresh Foods!

Join Union County Cooperative Extension for our 2026 Spring Canning Series and learn how to safely preserve fresh foods at home. Whether you’re brand new to canning or want hands-on practice, these…

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Union County 4-H Senior Poultry Judging Team Shines at Nationals

Union County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Excels at NationalsUnion County 4-H proudly celebrates the achievements of its Senior Poultry Judging Team from the Union Academy 4-H Club. This team competed at…

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Union County 4-H: Kids Voting Election Wrap-Up

Union County 4-H: Kids Voting NC 4-H Election Wrap-UpEmpowering the Next Generation of Voters Through Hands-On Civic EngagementUnion County 4-H proudly participated in this year’s Kids Voting NC 4-H…

Youth voting flier

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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Lespedeza Broom

Thomas Jefferson Washington Broom (T.J.W. Broom) was a home-grown Union County boy. He was born in Union County in 1866. He attended Unionville School for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks he began teaching…

We Grow Union County

Growing Community

August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County partnered with the community in many events, including…

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More in My Basket Monthly: Medical Expenses and SNAP

Did you know that medical expenses can help strengthen your SNAP case? Be sure to include medical expenses when completing the FNS/SNAP application. Allowable medical expenses may assist in…