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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
2026 Small Farmers' Road Trip Buncombe and Madison Counties August 30 - September 1

2026 Small Farmers’ Road Trip - Sustainable and Organic Bus Tour

Published - August 20, 2026 Read

News From Franklin County Center

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The Sweet Benefits of Fresh Figs

Published - August 18, 2026

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Figs for the Home Garden

Published - August 18, 2026

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Small Grains Pre-Plant Meeting Tuesday, September 22

Published - August 13, 2026

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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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Southern Peas: A Southern Favorite Packed with Nutrition

Published - July 21, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Sep 04 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Two Trees, One Seed! Pairing Project Learning Tree Trees & Me with the NAAEE Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence Workshop Thursday | Sep 10 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Sep 11 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Sep 18 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Franklin County Small Grains Pre-Plant Meeting Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Sep 22 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 103 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549
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News From NC State Extension

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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Splitworm Reports in NC Tobacco

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Center Update: Improving Bermudagrass Putting Green Nitrogen Fertilization Management by Understanding Growth Rate

Published - August 26, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Interest Survey: Floral Design + TH

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map is Back!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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