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POSTPONED: Cooking Under Pressure

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

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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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Sweet Spreads Workshop: Canning Apple Butter

Canning Class: Sweet Spreads & Apple ButterCapture the taste of fall in a jar! Join us on Friday, October 24, from 12–3 p.m. at the Union County Agricultural Center (3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC…

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Spring into FCS Programs!

Spring and summer are on the way. This means warm weather and fun programs with Family and Consumer Sciences. Check out some of the upcoming programs from March to June at N.C. Cooperative Extension…

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Don't Forget: Join Us For The FCS Volunteer Open House!

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center in supporting our Family and Consumer Science (FCS) and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Programs (EFNEP)!We are holding our FCS volunteer…

Cooking Demo

FCS Programs 2022: What Would You Like to See?

For 2022, the Family & Consumer Science Program at N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County would like your input on programs for the new year! Are you interested in learning more about…

Thanksgiving Food

Food Safety for the Holidays 

Food safety is always important. I have worked in Cooperative Extension for almost 25 years and we always receive questions in the office around the holidays regarding food preparation and food…

Orange and Green Veggies in a Pot

Sign Up for Free Holiday Instant Pot Classes!

The holiday season will be among us soon, which means holiday meals, and holiday gifts like the Instant Pot! So why not learn to use your new gift to help you cook for the holidays? We welcome you to…

Keeping Seniors Active

Keeping Seniors Active

Physical Activity is an integral part of keeping our bodies in tip-top shape, along with a nutritionally-balanced diet. This is especially important for our growing aging populations. Senior citizens…

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Handwashing for Health in Schools

As kids are headed back for another year of school, one of the most important things to teach them is proper handwashing. Our hands are one of our most important parts of our body. Kids use them to…