October 2019 Horticulture News
Fall is for Planting A gardener’s biggest challenge when planting trees and shrubs in this part of North Carolina is …
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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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Landscape Professionals Fall Credit Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, 103 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, 103 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549 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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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
2 months away
Dec
25
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Forests of the World: A PLT High School Workshop
Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA Franklin County Center
3 months away
Jan
29
2020
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
3 months away
Jan
29
2020
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
4 months away
Feb
26
2020
Project Learning Tree Workshop for K-8 Educators
Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, USA Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, USA Franklin County Center
4 months away
Feb
27
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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
5 months away
Mar
25
2020
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
6 months away
Apr
29
2020
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
7 months away
May
27
2020
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
8 months away
Jun
24
2020
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
9 months away
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29
2020
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Landscape Professionals: Fall Credit Class - November 12, 2019
Credit Class for Landscape Professionals Please join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 5:15–7:45 p.m. as we welcome Mr. …
2019 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale
2019 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Saturday, October 26, 2019 The 2019 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale …
Let's Make Apple Preserves - Water Bath Canning Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County will be hosting a water bath canning workshop on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 6 …
2019 4-H NCACC Youth Summit
Franklin County 4-H youth attends NCACC Youth Summit A 4-H’er from Franklin County attended the tenth annual North Carolina Association …
Fall Armyworms Damage to N.C. Pastures
RALEIGH, N.C. — Currently, there are widespread reports of fall armyworm damage in pastures across North Carolina. In this …
Fork to Farmer Video Highlights Franklin County Farmer
This creative collaboration between Fork to Farmer, FarmTable Restaurant and Franklin County farmer, Leo Stallings, shows us how locally …
Well Water Testing for Radon
Franklin County Environmental Health Services provides water testing for radon, Uranium, and gross alpha/ beta contaminates. Below are links 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 …
3rd National Goat Conference Proceedings
The Proceedings of the 3rd National Goat Conference that took place on September 16–18, 2018, at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, …
What's in Season?
Check out these seasonal guides from the NC 10% Campaign Resources webpage and find local food at your nearby farmers …
Recognizing an Emerging Leader in the Tourism Industry: NCSU Student Hailey Post Awarded the John and Joan Markham Marketing Award
On October 8, 2019, Hailey Post, a first-semester Graduate Student in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Women in Ag - October 2019 News
Women in Ag October Meetings Wednesday, October 9: “Lunch & Learn” meeting at Johnny Bull’s restaurant in Louisburg from noon …
Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting October 16 CANCELLED
Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting Cancelled The Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, at …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
September Horticulture News
Save the Date! Southeast Strawberry Expo November 6-8, 2019 Location: Hilton Raleigh – North Hills Annual meeting with educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and …
Gaining Valuable Experience in the Sustainable Tourism Industry: Meet Alyssa Stroker
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM), which is home to Tourism Extension, helps student gain valuable …
NCDA&CS Offers Pesticide Clean Up Assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers pesticide clean-up assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Dorian …
High Tunnel Workshop & Tour, 9/26 & 28
Raising produce in high tunnels (essentially a greenhouse heated only by the sun) offers many advantages over field production, …