Union County Ag & Event Complex

The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. The program offers quality conifer and hardwood seedlings. Genetically improved stock is available for Fraser fir, loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, Eastern white pine and Virginia pine. These seedlings offer better volume growth, tree form, disease resistance, straightness, and other characteristics needed to produce beautiful Christmas trees, healthy woodlands and quality forest products.
For more information including how to place an order: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/22/nc-forest-service-tree-seedlings-go-sale-july-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawSmL6NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQRHM1YVZNZjdqS2hFYWlpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj2oEaDY7uVxHZ2pSOiERQ2imLeUK77nZZHElBSjobdEGc7FTwYdqAz_iQvF_aem_YWdncwNxF-qBERBmbU41Z1LbGpjb&brid=YWdncwF_rqqwej3otXd63M0fIRhh

The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. The program offers quality conifer and hardwood seedlings. Genetically improved stock is available for Fraser fir, loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, Eastern white pine and Virginia pine. These seedlings offer better volume growth, tree form, disease resistance, straightness, and other characteristics needed to produce beautiful Christmas trees, healthy woodlands and quality forest products.

For more information including how to place an order: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/22/nc-forest-service-tree-seedlings-go-sale-july-1

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me." — Jim Valvano

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads, stepdads, father figures, and mentors. Thank you for your support and dedication.

Father's Day Reminder:
Dad doesn't need another tie 👔

He needs fresh tomatoes, homemade cookies, local coffee, all the meats, and an excuse to wander the farmers market for an hour 😎

Shop local, enjoy Cascade Creek Coffee and support over 25 local vendors this Saturday!

📍 805 Skyway Dr.
🛒 8 AM–Noon
💳 EBT Accepted

This teen cooking series is sure to slay! Learn how to make a bowl meal and a no-bake meal packed with big flavor energy. Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. at the Edwards Memorial Library and Friday, June 26 at 4 p.m. at Edwards Memorial Library.

Monroe, we're doing something we've never done before. 🌭

We're holding our FIRST EVER hot dog eating contest this Fourth of July and we need competitors.

Think you've got what it takes? Sign up and find out. The contest goes down at 5:30 p.m. on July 4 in Downtown Monroe.

Spots are limited, so don't wait. Learn more about the contest and sign up at www.monroenc.org/HotDogContest

There's a 2-week window in June where pruning these shrubs doubles next year's flowers. Miss it, and you're locked into a disappointing spring. Here's 9 to cut back right now.

Snap, submit, and win!

Enter our 2026 Photo Calendar Contest with your best shots of country living and agriculture. Win $300 and features in our 2027 calendar and Out in the Country magazine!

Submit by July 31st. Link in comments.

Old photos, new life. Save your memories... one scan at a time.

Join us for a 2-part beginner workshop. Come and learn long-term preservation and scanning techniques! Session one will be at the Southwest Regional Library in Waxhaw on June 13 at 3 p.m.