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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…

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…

Places to Hike in NC, Hiking Near ME, Hiking in Charlotte, Uwharrie, NC Cooperative Extension

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…

Tree Blooming in the Spring, Trees, Charlotte, North Carolina, Union County, NC

Spring Is Here!

With the Spring Equinox on Sunday, Spring has officially arrived! In the Northern Hemisphere, thespring equinox, or vernal equinox,occurs when the sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This…

Careers in the Livestock Industry

Did you know there are many career opportunities available to work with Livestock? I always loved animals growing up, and because of this most people expected I would become a vet. But the great…

Volunteer – Give Time to Your Community

Did you know that there are many ways you can volunteer and give back to your community here in Union County? Your town or county government has many committees, commissions, or boards that always…

Viral Diseases of Tomato

Viral diseases of greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina occasionally cause serious damage and large economic loss. The amount of loss can vary depending on the virus disease involved, the variety of…