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Extension is Planning
for Another Century of Success.

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service has launched a strategic visioning initiative to evaluate the organization’s business model and chart a course through choppy economic waters. NCCES has seen recurring budget cuts of $20 million since 2000, resulting in the loss of roughly 90 positions over the past four years.

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Franklin County 4-H’ers Succeed on a District Level

Some people may not know 4-H extends outside of county lines, but those of you that do know a little about 4-H know how beneficial 4-H programs can be and how well youth MORE » Posted: 4/15/14

Are Kudzu Bugs Bugging You?

Kudzu bugs are going to be on the move with these warm temperatures, you will notice them aggregating on almost anything. You will see them on wisteria and other plants (even if there isn’t MORE » Posted: 4/15/14

What’s Bugging You?

Not All Insects Should “Bug” You Gardeners normally wage what seems a never-ending battle with insects, mites and other so-called pests. Big box stores and garden centers are full of insecticides, but is MORE » Posted: 4/15/14

Franklin County 2014 Strawberry Festival Friday, May 9th

2014 youth entry form strawberry-1 Annual Franklin County Strawberry Festival When: Friday, May 9, 2014 Time: 10:30 AM -1 PM (10:30 am all recipe entries are due, 10:45 am judging begins). 11:15 Free MORE » Posted: 4/10/14

Is someone ringing your doorbell, calling your phone or communicating with you online? Research, verify, and report popular

According to the research, each generation since the Greatest and Baby Boomer have become less trusting of others. Younger generations do not always place their trust in strangers, in phone calls or in MORE » Posted: 3/30/14

Announcements for Home, Family & Community popular

Welcome to the Franklin County Family & Consumer Sciences Announcement page! With each paragraph, you will find links to registration forms, flyers and brochures. Feel free to call Rachel Monteverdi if you have MORE » Posted: 3/30/14

Soil Sampling 101 popular

Soil samples are taken throughout North Carolina and they differ as far as the size of area sampled and the reason for taking the samples. Large-scale growers and homeowners depend on soil samples MORE » Posted: 3/28/14

Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects popular

Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects - The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year on energy. Whether you are considering making major energy efficient upgrades to your MORE » – from Home Energy ConservationPosted: 2/18/14

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Parenting Matters - Because Kids Don't Come with a ManualThu Apr 24, 2014
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