Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Wilson County
Cucurbit downy mildew was reported this week in commercial cucumber fields in Wilson County. Symptoms were typical of downy …
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NC State Parks Week
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NorthEast District Activity Day
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Managing for Pollinators & Native Species
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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Women Owning Woodlands: Managing for Pollinators & Native Species
Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 103 S Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 103 S Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC Franklin County Center
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Rock Climbing
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Tasty Treats
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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4-H Maker’s Space Camp
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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4-H Maker’s Space Camp
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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Franklin County Beekeepers Association
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service, E Nash St, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service, E Nash St, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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4-H Maker’s Space Camp
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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Prevent T2 Diabetes Class
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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Rock Climbing
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Wiggly Worms
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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Jr. Chef Cooking Camp
103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA Franklin County Center
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June Horticulture News
What’s Blooming Now? Elderberry & Trumpet Vine Blooming now along roadsides and ditches is Sambucus canadensis or Elderberry. It is a …
2019 Franklin County Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest
Many delicious recipes were submitted at the 2019 Franklin County Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest, held in conjunction with the …
2019 Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions
An Open House for Sizzling Summer Sessions 2019 will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 5–6:30 p.m. Bring …
Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
About 60% of the total forestland in North Carolina is owned by non-industrial private forest landowners. While the forest …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
New Tools Help With Visa Applications and Farm Loans
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to …
Distance Education Plant Identification Classes Offered
Registration Now Open! 2019 Plant Identification Distance Education, Online, Non-Credit Courses from Longwood Gardens and NC State Department of Horticultural …
Upcoming Women Owning Woodlands Workshop
Managing for Pollinators & Native Species Monday, June 24 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County 103 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg Flyer …
Summer Veggie Pest: Tomato Hornworm
Tomato hornworms are large, bright green caterpillars that feed on the leaves of tomatoes, as well as tobacco plants. …
Women in Agriculture - Summer Events
The following are upcoming 2019 travel trips and workshops that have been scheduled for you this summer: Thursday, June 13 …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Upcoming Pollinator Workshops
Are you interested in implementing conservation practices such as establishing pollinator habitat on your land? We’re hosting two workshops this …
May 2019 Horticulture News
Fire Blight Fire blight can be a devastating disease on trees and shrubs within the Roseaceae (Rose) family. This includes …
2019 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Survey Results
Results of the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Resources Evaluation Study From November 2018 to January 2019, a research study …
May Family and Consumer Science News
National Women’s Health Week – May 12 – 18 During National Women’s Health Week each year, millions of women take …
2017 Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina
In 2017, the forest sector in North Carolina—including forestry and logging operations, sawmills, furniture mills, and pulp and paper …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Information
If you are looking for information about the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show (Class List, schedule, vendor and …
Small Scale Egg Producers' Meeting
Are you a small egg producer? Don’t miss out on this informative meeting! Thursday, May 23, 2019 10 a.m. to 2:45 …