North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.

Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

North Carolina 4-H — Published - April 23, 2026 Read
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Growing Peppers in the Home Garden

Published - May 28, 2026 Read
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Regional Historic 5-County Beef Tour in Franklin County

Published - May 8, 2026 Read

News From Franklin County Center

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Dining with Diabetes

Published - June 8, 2026

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Nutritional Benefits of Peppers

Published - May 29, 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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Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program

Published - May 5, 2026

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Pesticide Applicator Training Credit Opportunity

Published - April 30, 2026

All News From Franklin County Center

Upcoming Events

The Breakdown on Compost Monday | Jun 15 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center -Annex, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
5-County Beef Tour Tuesday | Jun 16 | 7:30 AM — 3:30 PM
Regional Historic 5-County BEEF Tour, Franklin County host Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Jun 16 | 7:30 AM — 3:00 PM 103 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549
Spanish CPR & Safety Training Wednesday | Jun 17 | 8:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Franklin County Birdwatchers Meeting Wednesday | Jun 24 | 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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Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Breathing It All In: The Power of Scent

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance

Published - June 8, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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In-Person Events! Navigating Your Food Safety Systems

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Dairy cattle standing at a feeding area on a North Carolina livestock farm.
USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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