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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
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Beyond Ready: Fall 2026 Franklin County 4-H Updates

Published - August 6, 2026 Read

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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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Southern Peas: A Southern Favorite Packed with Nutrition

Published - July 21, 2026

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Cyclospora

Published - July 20, 2026

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Seed Starting Workshop

Published - July 17, 2026

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Southern Peas in the Home Garden

Published - July 15, 2026

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Blossom End Rot

Published - July 15, 2026

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30th Annual Franklin Region Horse Farm Tour

Published - July 2, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Franklin County Agricultural Tourism Meeting Tuesday | Aug 11 | 9:00 AM — 10:15 AM
V Credit Training Tuesday | Aug 11 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center Annex, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
Franklin County Farmers Market Friday | Aug 14 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
4-H Fun Livestock Show Thursday | Aug 20 | 8:30 AM — 1:30 PM
Seed Starting Workshop Thursday | Aug 20 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Center Update: Elucidating Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Tending to Safety in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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