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
black cows in a pasture

Regional Historic 5-County Beef Tour in Franklin County

Published - May 8, 2026 Read
tractor spraying crops in a field

Pesticide Applicator Training Credit Opportunity

Published - April 30, 2026 Read

News From Franklin County Center

A compost pile with a handful of soil
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

watering can and pitchfork in the garden
Healthy Hydrated Plants

Published - May 21, 2026

image of a farmer kneeling in field wearing a straw hat by JaeHoon KIM from Pixabay
Spanish CPR and Safety Training for Farmworkers June 17th

Published - May 15, 2026

Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program bag of fruits and vegetables
Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program

Published - May 5, 2026

Small Farms Field Day Thursday, June 11, 9am-3:30pm people gathered in a high tunnel
Small Farms Field Day at NC A&T State University

Published - April 27, 2026

Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions registration begins Friday, May 1st
2026 Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions

Published - April 23, 2026

spinach and strawberry salad
Nutritional Value of Strawberries

Published - April 22, 2026

All News From Franklin County Center

Upcoming Events

Ag Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday | Jun 02 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
Pesticide Program for all Categories Wednesday | Jun 03 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
The Breakdown on Compost - Virtual Program Thursday | Jun 04 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
The Breakdown on Compost- Virtual Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Jun 04 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Northeast District Dairy Show Saturday | Jun 06 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 26, 2026

Published - May 26, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
bamboo leaves and stems
Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
three soybean seedlings one has cotelydons two have been eaten by deer below the cotelydon node
Where Are My Soybeans? Checking for Deer Damage to Soybean Seedlings

Published - May 18, 2026

From: Soybeans
spring 2026 drought damage and slow green up
Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Brown marmorated stink bug on soybean leaf
Stink bugs species and risk to soybeans across different North Carolina regions

Published - May 11, 2026

From: Soybeans
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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