Small Farms Week March 21-27, 2027 Building Tomorrow Together

Small Farmer of the Year Nominations Open

Published - September 10, 2026 Read
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Fall Extension Gardener Classes

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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Growing in Franklin

Published - July 20, 2023 Read

News From Franklin County Center

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Cabbage-Goodness in Every Leaf

Published - September 14, 2026

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Growing Cabbage in the Garden

Published - September 14, 2026

For more 4-H information, call the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, or email Meg Wyatt.
Franklin County 4-H 2026 Summer in Review

Published - September 8, 2026

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Join Wolfpack Harvest September 19

Published - August 31, 2026

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Small Farms News - August 2026

Published - August 31, 2026

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

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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

All News From Franklin County Center

Upcoming Events

Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Sep 18 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Wolfpack Harvest: Northeast Saturday | Sep 19 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM AgCarolina Farm Credit, 636 Rock Spring Rd, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
County Advisory Leadership Council Meeting Monday | Sep 21 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center ANNEX, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
Small Grains Preplant Meeting Tuesday | Sep 22 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Sep 25 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 10

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A bee lands on a zinnia.
2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 3

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Soybeans
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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