Voluntary Agricultural District and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program
The purpose of the Agricultural District Program is to encourage the preservation and protection of farmland from non-farm development. …
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Eastern Piedmont Farm School Class of 2017
The NC Farm School program operates several locations throughout the state and all of the schools utilize extension agents …
NC Farm School 2017 Summit Registration Is Now Open.
NC Farm School Summit – Practical Production Practices for Successful Farms The NC Farm School Summit is coming to western …
Farmers' Market Feasibility Study Grant Received
Charles F. Mitchell County Extension Director Franklin County Cooperative Extension has received a grant from the North Carolina Agricultural Development and …
Regional Auxin Herbicides - Best Management Practices Training
Regional Auxin Herbicides – Best Management Practices Training March 3, 2017 Weed control gets easier with the very latest trait …
Fumigant License Training
Fumigant License Training (Category F) Friday, March 3, 2017 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Franklin County Cooperative Extension Annex Fumigant training is required every …
OTL Farms Up and Running
Davon Goodwin is a prime example of what it means to work hard and have a big heart. Davon …
NCCES Welcomes Area Agent in Forestry
We are pleased to announce that NCSU Cooperative Extension has recently welcomed Colby Lambert into its ranks as an Area …
Tobacco Research Check-Off Referendum
The Franklin County Tobacco Research Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Charles Mitchell, County Extension Director, …
Woodland Steward Series Returns to Western North Carolina
In the late 1890s, Dr. Carl A. Schenck came to America to manage the forests of the Biltmore Estate …
Be Careful With Phosphorus
The middle number in the bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer you buy for your garden indicates the percentage of phosphorus …
Certified Safe Farm of North Carolina Program Is Here!
Agents in the County are now trained to conduct “Certified Safe Farm Trainings” for you, the farmer and livestock …
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