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Visit NC Farms Agritourism App Social Media Accounts

North Carolina. Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. Experienced.Download the app in Apple Store or Google Play. The Visit NC Farms Phone App, developed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer…

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February 2020 Horticulture News

February 2020 Horticulture NewsFranklin Friends of Horticulture Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County that will feature…

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January 2020 Horticulture News and Upcoming Events

Growing Potatoes in Your Home GardenWell-known throughout the world for their versatility, potatoes have become a staple of many countries’ cuisines. It’s difficult to think of a holiday meal without…

Uncle Sam Says Garden to cut food costs

Putting the Victory Back in Gardening

On the home front during World War II, there was an interest in sustainability by reducing the need for fuel, materials such as leather and metals, and for families to grow their own food. These…

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Fork to Farmer Video Highlights Franklin County Farmer

This creative collaboration between Fork to Farmer, FarmTable Restaurant and Franklin County farmer, Leo Stallings, shows us how locally grown foods arrive fresh from the farm to the restaurant…

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New Tools Help With Visa Applications and Farm Loans

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on Farmers gov website to help customers manage their farm…

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Visit NC Farms Smartphone App Survey

The Visit NC Farms mobile phone app supports farms through tourism. Is your farm included? Currently, this is a free marketing mobile App that you can participate in. Please take time to provide us…

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Farm to Table

BY: Pat Walker, Franklin County Farmers’ Market ManagerPulling up to the Farmers’ Market shelter in the early morning brings to mind looking at the start of a painting. Lights flicker on and signs…