2021 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year - MAE Farm
The North Carolina Small Farmer of the Year, an annual award that is announced each year by Cooperative Extension …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Pesticide Training 2021-Franklin County - All Categories
Pesticide Applicator Training will be conducted on Tuesday, May 18, at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at …
N.C. A&T State Cooperative Extension Needs Assessment Survey
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Annual Small Farmer Award Goes to Franklin County Farmer
Congratulations to MAE Farm (Mike Jones & Family) for winning the 2021 NC Small Farmer of the Year award. …
NC Farmworker Driver's License Testing and Renewal by Appointment Only
The NC DMV asked us to remind everyone that appointments are necessary in order to either renew or test …
Don't Miss 2021 Small Farms Week: March 21-27
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 21-27, 2021, and …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
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Connecting the Farm Gate to the Consumer Plate
This year has been a true test for all. When the pandemic started grocery store shelves were quickly depleted …
Fruits of Our Labor
Many fruit-growing hobbyists neglect the annual maintenance of their fruit trees due to lack of time or they are …
Field Crop News - December 2020
Farmers in the Triangle North Region will have two convenient options for attending the 2021 crop update meetings; on-line …
2021 Regional Crop Update & Pesticide Education Meetings
Farmers in the Triangle North region will have two convenient options for attending the 2021 crop update and pesticide …
Join Us! Franklin County's Virtual Farm-City Week Experience
Connecting the Farm Gate to the Consumer Plate The week before Thanksgiving, National Farm-City Week recognizes the contributions farmers make …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Questions About Your Farm Estates, Values, Records, Risks?
Farm Business Webinar Series Do you have questions about farm estates, present use values, record keeping, or risk management? Watch …
Wildlife on Your Land - Opportunity or Obstacle? Video Series
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Funds for Innovative Agricultural Enterprises
Everyone has that moment when a light bulb goes off in their head. A moment when they have an …
Women in Ag and Friends News - October 2020
Sure hope you are staying healthy. At the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, we have been working remotely …
Organic Certification Cost Share Funds
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and …
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