N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center is encouraging residents and beekeepers to be aware of the invasive yellow-legged hornet following confirmation by the North Carolina Department of… Continue reading
A partnership between N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center, Wingate University and The Society of St. Andrew helped provide fresh produce to local families while creating hands-on learning… Continue reading
Union County is currently experiencing severe drought conditions with extreme heat expected to arrive around July 4th. Prolonged dry conditions can stress recently-planted trees and landscaping, and can even stress our mature trees. Mature
Union County youth ages 12–15 are invited to participate in the Super Sitter Summer Bootcamp, a free, hands-on training designed to help young people develop valuable childcare, leadership, and… Continue reading
This summer, N.C.Cooperative Extension - Union County, is excited to welcome three talented interns who will be supporting 4-H youth development programs, summer camps, and educational activities throughout the county. Together, they will w…
Over the course of several months, the NC State Extension Master Gardeners of Union County, Class of 2024, partnered with the staff and residents of the Jesse Helms Nursing Center to breathe new life… Continue reading
Be part of the very first Union County 4-H STEM Knowledge Challenge, a brand-new STEM competition packed with hands-on challenges, teamwork, science knowledge, engineering, coding, trivia, robotics, and more. This exciting all-day event is
The 4-H pledge is often one of the first things new 4-H’ers learn when they join: “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to… Continue reading
School buses lined the grounds of the Union County Agricultural Center as thousands of third-grade students stepped into a hands-on learning environment designed to spark curiosity, build connections, and introduce future career pathways in…
The Union County Food Innovation Center is moving from vision to reality following a groundbreaking celebration held March 31, 2026. The project marks a significant investment in the future of… Continue reading
Join Union County Cooperative Extension for our 2026 Spring Canning Series and learn how to safely preserve fresh foods at home. Whether you’re brand new to canning or want hands-on practice, these… Continue reading
Two Union County farmers have received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Teresa McFadden and Trish Thompson are among 68 recipients earning grants between… Continue reading