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NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
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Fortifying the Tourism Industry Through Advocacy: NCSU's Whitney Knollenberg Has a Plan
The tourism industry faces a fair share of threats, such as hurricanes and climate-related impacts, which can harm tourism …
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 …
Beef Cow Tested Positive for Rabies in Franklin County
NEWS RELEASE June 21, 2019 Martha Mobley, Extension Agent, Agriculture 919-496-3344, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu State vet encourages livestock owners to vaccinate before peak rabies season. LOUISBURG …
Foodies, Farmers, Chefs, Oh My! See How One PhD Student Seeks to Increase Agritourism and Diversify Farm Income
Farm to table restaurants fuel the local food movement, as many consumers seek fresh, locally-sourced food options. North Carolina …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Travelers and Tourism Business Providers: Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
May 6-11, 2019, marked this year’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. This week is designed to reflect, prepare, and educate on …
May Family and Consumer Science News
National Women’s Health Week – May 12 – 18 During National Women’s Health Week each year, millions of women take …
2019 Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions
An Open House for Sizzling Summer Sessions 2019 will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 5–6:30 p.m. Bring …
2019 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and now is the time to start getting ready. Hurricane season officially …
May is Mediterranean Diet Month
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Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
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Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Sustainable Tourism
April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day in 1970 …
Low Carbon Tourism Practices Around the Globe
What does a biomass boiler in the Dominican Republic and cooling equipment in Sri Lanka have in common? They …
Local Foods and Franklin County, NC
The way I read the facts, we need all the farmers we can keep and get in production in …
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird - "The Ruby"
As temperatures slowly creep upward during spring the Ruby-throated Hummingbird begins its trek northward from Central America into the …
The Leyland Cypress
When a plant doesn’t necessarily need much care to become established, has a fast growth rate, and is adapted …
A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism
The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only …
2019 Franklin County 4-H Livestock Fun Show
The 2019 Franklin County 4-H Fun Show will take place on Friday, April 24, 2019, at DD Equestrian Center, Louisburg. To register …
Green Tourism: An Investment Worth Making
From quality customer service to comforting amenities, the tourism industry is moving in the past few decades towards including …
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