News From Franklin County Center

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

Published - September 10, 2026

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

Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program bag of fruits and vegetables
Healthy Food Access Pantry Training Program

Published - May 5, 2026

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Pesticide Applicator Training Credit Opportunity

Published - April 30, 2026

Small Farms Field Day Thursday, June 11, 9am-3:30pm people gathered in a high tunnel
Small Farms Field Day at NC A&T State University

Published - April 27, 2026

Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions registration begins Friday, May 1st
2026 Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions

Published - April 23, 2026

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Nutritional Value of Strawberries

Published - April 22, 2026

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Strawberries in the Home Garden

Published - April 21, 2026

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Family & Consumer Science/Health Science Scholarship

Published - April 8, 2026

North Carolina 4-H Northeast District Activity Day
2026 NC 4-H Northeast District Activity Day

Published - April 2, 2026

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NC State University Wheat Whistle Stop Field Day

Published - April 1, 2026

chart showing the life cycle of Japanese beetles during each month of the year.
Are White Grubs Creating Problems in Your Landscape?

Published - March 25, 2026

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What Are All Those Holes in the Ground Coming From?

Published - March 25, 2026

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National Ag Week-National Ag Day-Ag in Franklin County

Published - March 23, 2026

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