NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
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2018 Four County 4-H Livestock Show
Join the tradition and join in the fun! The Four County 4-H Livestock Show will take place Tuesday, August 14, at DD Equestrian …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Northeast District 4-H Science Camp
NED Science Camp – Register Soon! Franklin County registration deadline is Friday, May 11 WHO: Youth ages 12-18 WHAT: NED 4-H Science …
Cooking for Crowds
Are you planning to prepare food for a large group of people as part of a fundraiser or another …
Senator James D. Speed Achievement Scholarship
The Senator James D. Speed Achievement Scholarship is presented to a deserving Junior Beef Exhibitor, age 14-18 years old, …
Franklin County Farmers' Market Feasibility Study
Market Feasibility Study Completed The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at the University of Mount Olive was enlisted by the …
2018 Strawberry Festival
The Annual Franklin County Strawberry Festival will take place Friday, May 4, at the Franklin County Farmer’s Market Shelter …
How to Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half Savings Workshop
Join us for How to Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half, a workshop that will teach you how to …
Canning Workshop Offered
Canning workshop will be Thursday, April 26, at Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 103. S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, beginning at 6 …
Spring 2018 Newsletter
Our Spring 2018 newsletter has informative articles, dates of upcoming workshops, meetings, and events that we hope will be …
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
2018 Franklin County 4H Photo Contest
Announcing the 2018 Franklin County 4-H Photo Contest! Please see the following for Photo Contest Information and Entry Form Open Flyer …
2017 NC Cooperative Extension - Franklin County Impacts Video
Take a look at the 2017 NC Cooperative Extension – Franklin County Impacts …
Give Your Child a Health and Academic Advantage With a School Grant
Make a quick list of the top five things that matter to you the most for your child’s life. …
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