In 1946, Agent Angie Fugate conducted demonstrations for members of the Homemakers Clubs, showcasing new electric stoves and cooking appliances, including pressure cookers. She explained how these appliances operated differently from traditional wood cook stoves. Fugate also taught techniques for freezing foods using the new electric freezers and demonstrated the use of electric sewing machines, which had replaced pedal-operated models. Additionally, she provided guidance on gardening, lawn beautification, and chicken care.

By 1947, the Union County Home Demonstration Clubs had grown to 463 members across 18 different clubs. Today, in 2024, only one club remains: the Big Ridge Club, which has about 25 members.

In the 1950s, Union County 4-H had 849 enrolled members. During this time, the first 4-H students from the county participated in State Congress and Round Up.