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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…

Union County Heritage Festival

The Wild Turkey 5K and the Union County Heritage Festival is held at the Union County Agriculture Center on Saturday, September 17. The Wild Turkey 5K kicks off the day at 8:00 am and the Heritage…

Summer Fun Camp, Summer Camps Near Me, Nutrition Class

Summer Nutrition Program for Kids!

Summer is right around the corner and that means summer break for many Union County children. If you are a part of a summer camp program and are looking for programming opportunities for children,…

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…

Cane Creek Park

Cane Creek Park is more than 1,000 acres of land surrounding a 350 acre lake and hosts a wide variety of both outdoor adventures and peaceful relaxation experiences. The lake is home to some of the…

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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Small Farms Week

This week, March 21 - 26, is Small Farms Week at North Carolina A&T State University and we, at the Union County Extension Center would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our small…

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Starting Your Orchard

The climate and soils here in Union County are well suited to grow many types of fruit trees. The three main tree fruits produced commercially in North Carolina are peaches, apples, and pecans.…

Shenanigans in the Garden

Come search for a wayward leprechaun in the Children’s Garden at the Union County Extension Ag Center on Saturday, March 19th from11:00 am - 1:00 pm. There will be a few fun activities and reports of…

Blueberry Production Workshop

Union County Extension is hosting our annual Blueberry Production Workshop on Friday, February 25. This workshop includes lecture time, lunch, and an afternoon workshop. You will need to dress for…