News From Franklin County Center

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How to Determine What My Soil Needs!

Published - October 20, 2026

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NC AgVentures Grant Opportunity for Family Farms

Published - October 19, 2026

5th Annual 2026 Eastern NC Niche Ag Conference
5th Annual 2026 Eastern NC Niche Ag Conference

Published - October 16, 2026

Fall Flavors Franklin County 4-H & FCS Baking Contest, fall leaves and baked goods
Franklin County 4-H & FCS Baking Contest

Published - October 12, 2026

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Northern Piedmont Landscape School

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Granville County Center
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Annual Regional BEEF Marketing Meeting

Published - October 1, 2026

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2026 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale

Published - September 29, 2026

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Small Farms News

Published - September 23, 2026

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Kerr-Tar “Finding the Funds” Farm Funds Program

Published - September 21, 2026

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Cabbage-Goodness in Every Leaf

Published - September 14, 2026

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Growing Cabbage in the Garden

Published - September 14, 2026

Small Farms Week March 21-27, 2027 Building Tomorrow Together
Small Farmer of the Year Nominations Open

Published - September 10, 2026

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Register Now | 29th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Nash County Center
For more 4-H information, call the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, or email Meg Wyatt.
Franklin County 4-H 2026 Summer in Review

Published - September 8, 2026

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Join Wolfpack Harvest September 19

Published - August 31, 2026

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Small Farms News - August 2026

Published - August 31, 2026

2026 Small Farmers' Road Trip Buncombe and Madison Counties August 30 - September 1
2026 Small Farmers’ Road Trip - Sustainable and Organic Bus Tour

Published - August 20, 2026

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The Sweet Benefits of Fresh Figs

Published - August 18, 2026

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Figs for the Home Garden

Published - August 18, 2026

Franklin County Small Grains Pre-Plant Meeting flyer with date, time, location, registration information field of grain background
Small Grains Pre-Plant Meeting Tuesday, September 22

Published - August 13, 2026

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Beyond Ready: Fall 2026 Franklin County 4-H Updates

Published - August 6, 2026

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Franklin County Agricultural Tourism Meeting

Published - July 29, 2026

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Fall Extension Gardener Classes

Published - July 28, 2026

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Private Pesticide License Continuing Education Credit Opportunities

Published - July 28, 2026

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Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting

Published - July 27, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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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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14th Annual Franklin County 4-H Livestock Fun Show

Published - June 24, 2026

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Dining with Diabetes

Published - June 8, 2026

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Nutritional Benefits of Peppers

Published - May 29, 2026

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Growing Peppers in the Home Garden

Published - May 28, 2026

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Get the Breakdown on Compost

Published - May 26, 2026

Small Farms Field Day Thursday, June 11, 9am-3:30pm people gathered in a high tunnel
Small Farms News and June Events

Published - May 21, 2026

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Healthy Hydrated Plants

Published - May 21, 2026

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Spanish CPR and Safety Training for Farmworkers June 17th

Published - May 15, 2026

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Regional Historic 5-County Beef Tour in Franklin County

Published - May 8, 2026

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