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Falling Into Extension

It is often said that fall is the best time of year. Union County residents had a lot to look forward to at UC Extension this fall. The changing colors of fall provided a scenic background for the…

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Farm City Banquet - 2022

The Farm City Banquet creates an opportunity for an evening of good food, fellowship and celebration of our local agricultural community. Join us for a delicious catered meal, awards presentations…

Build a Family Emergency First Aid Kit

Does your family have a first aid kit for emergencies? What’s in it? Here’s a fun weekend activity to help you think through those emergency situations and create a practical first aid kit that you…

Extension in Full Bloom

As a month filled with holidays and everyday occasions, April at UC Extension was blooming with events and opportunities. Community members were able to come together through fun activities at the…

Union County Great Trees

Union County has Great Trees! Union County Cooperative Extension is rolling out a new program – Union County Great Trees. This program seeks to highlight our rich, natural heritage by identifying the…

How to Garden in a Container

Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and small in-town lots don’t give you much room to grow plants. You may only have a small area or perhaps just a balcony where you may get enough sun. You can…

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Sweet Spread Canning Short Course

In North Carolina, we’re gearing up growing delicious fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Now is a great time to learn the different ways to preserve them by canning! N.C.…

Springing Into Extension

Spring is in the air, and so much is happening at UC Extension. With the arrival of spring, comes an air of celebration, as the sun shines and flowers bloom. UC Extension has had a whirlwind of…

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Enjoy the Outdoors

In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors. The average American child spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than seven hours each day in front of an…

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Mason Jar Herb Garden

April is the perfect time to start your spring garden. If you are like me, you may have a limited amount of space outside for a full garden. However, you can’t let it stop you from creating a simple…