Post Written By Charles Mitchell, County Extension Director, Agriculture & Horticulture

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Charles MitchellCounty Extension Director, Agriculture & Horticulture N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center

Help Shape the Future of Tourism in Franklin County! Franklin County is excited to be part of the Regional Tourism …

National Ag Week March 16-22, 2025 National Ag Day March 18, 2025 Agriculture In Franklin County Webster’s dictionary defines agriculture as “the …

During the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension Office has received many questions about moles and voles. How do …

Small Farms Week is an annual event in March that showcases the programs and activities offered by N.C. Cooperative …

Container gardening is more popular than ever. Edibles can be grown in containers in a variety of outdoor spaces. …

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Spring Extension Gardener Class Series, Growing Small Fruits in Franklin. Classes will be taught …

Pruning is the removal of plant parts to improve form and growth of plants. The reasons for pruning include: …

Tis the season to be jolly and to take care of your Christmas tree. Now that you are surely …

Houseplants are wonderful gifts during any season to give as they provide beautiful colors indoors and many can be …

Fall Gardening Tips The following are questions that are often asked during the year. When can I prune my azaleas? If …

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of …

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Joe Neal, Professor of Weed Science and Extension Specialist, Department of Horticultural …