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30th Annual Franklin Region Horse Farm Tour

Published - July 2, 2026 Read
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14th Annual Franklin County 4-H Livestock Fun Show

Published - June 24, 2026 Read
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Dining with Diabetes

Published - June 8, 2026 Read

News From Franklin County Center

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Nutritional Benefits of Peppers

Published - May 29, 2026

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Growing Peppers in the Home Garden

Published - May 28, 2026

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Get the Breakdown on Compost

Published - May 26, 2026

Small Farms Field Day Thursday, June 11, 9am-3:30pm people gathered in a high tunnel
Small Farms News and June Events

Published - May 21, 2026

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Healthy Hydrated Plants

Published - May 21, 2026

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Spanish CPR and Safety Training for Farmworkers June 17th

Published - May 15, 2026

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Regional Historic 5-County Beef Tour in Franklin County

Published - May 8, 2026

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Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program

Published - May 5, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Jul 03 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Cloverbud Hort Camp Tuesday | Jul 07 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
College Experience Wednesday | Jul 08 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
College Experience Thursday | Jul 09 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Jul 10 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Beyond Access: A Celebration of Adaptability

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Tourism Workforce Mental Health Toolbox: Webinar Recap

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Corn Earworm in Flowering Soybeans

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Soybeans
Side-by-side maps labeled A and B show red heat zones, indicating data density. Map A has more concentrated spots, while Map B is elongated with a scale bar.
Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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