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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)…

[Deadline Extended] Sign Up For June Safe Plates!

You can still sign up for our Safe Plates for Food Managers Course until Thursday, June 1st by 5 PM! Food Service Managers, don’t miss your chance to register for the Safe Plates for Food Managers…

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…

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Spring and Summer FCS Programs Are Here!

There’s nothing like warmer weather, going outside more often, and learning more about preserving your food and food safety! Now you can sign up for our upcoming Home Food Preservation and Safe…

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…

Don't Forget: Sign Up For December Safe Plates Classes!

The registration deadline for December Safe Plates for Food Managers Course has been extended to Friday, December 2nd, so there is still time and space to sign up for our three-day food safety…

Food Safety for Grilling

It’s that time of year! The sounds of laughter and smells of grilling fill the air, as we spend more time outdoors with family and friends. As we gear up for our Independence Day weekend plans, be…

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…

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What Is N.C. Cooperative Extension?

What is N.C. Cooperative Extension? Hopefully by now, many Union County residents have noticed a new sign on HWY 74 East promoting the Union County Agricultural Center and something called N.C.…