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Fall Extension Gardener Classes

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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Franklin County Enduring Farmer Award

Published - August 11, 2025 Read
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Small Grains Pre-Plant Meeting Tuesday, September 22

Published - August 13, 2026 Read

News From Franklin County Center

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Beyond Ready: Fall 2026 Franklin County 4-H Updates

Published - August 6, 2026

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Franklin County Agricultural Tourism Meeting

Published - July 29, 2026

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Private Pesticide License Continuing Education Credit Opportunities

Published - July 28, 2026

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Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting

Published - July 27, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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2026 Regional Strawberry Preplant Meeting

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Johnston County Center
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Southern Peas: A Southern Favorite Packed with Nutrition

Published - July 21, 2026

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Cyclospora

Published - July 20, 2026

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Seed Starting Workshop

Published - July 17, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Franklin County Farmers Market Watermelon Day Friday | Aug 14 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
4-H Fun Livestock Show Thursday | Aug 20 | 8:30 AM — 1:30 PM
Seed Starting Workshop Thursday | Aug 20 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Aug 21 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Franklin County Birdwatchers Meeting Wednesday | Aug 26 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Franklin County Extension Center, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef
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2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
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Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Northampton Cattle Repro School

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Beef
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 6

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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