Extension Awards
Franklin County Extension Agents, Meg Wyatt, 4-H and Dominque Simon, FCS were awarded the Grange Team Award January 7th at the Extension State Conference in Greensboro. The team for the Northeast District used their exceptional qualities and outstanding experiences to build a partnership between Franklin County 4-H, Steps to Health, and the County Library System. Throughout this collaboration, the team worked closely together on the StoryWalkⓇ project, meeting, and exceeding expectations for an impactful project. As a result of this partnership, the team successfully created five StoryWalkⓇ installations, written and illustrated by 21 4-H members who wrote and illustrated five stories based on the topic of Pollinators. These StoryWalks are now installed at each of the four libraries in Franklin County, providing the community with an opportunity to be physically active while enjoying the creativity of the youth in their community.
Horticulture
Container gardening is more popular than ever. Edibles can be grown in containers in a variety of outdoor spaces. Regardless of the scope or size of your container garden, selecting the right containers, planting media, and plant combinations are the first steps on the road to success.
If you have questions regarding container gardening feel free to call your local Cooperative Extension Office in Franklin County at 919-496-3344 or visit our website. Learn more
Equine Education
On February 13th, the first meeting of the annual Equine Education Series was conducted at the Extension Center. Barbara Oslund, represented the NC Horse Council and gave the group an overview and update on Franklin County Equine State Trails and Equine Trail Best Practices.
4-H
County Council Meeting
Colonel Fairel visited the Franklin County 4-H County Council meeting this month. The youth were very intrigued and were very engaged in the conversation. Colonel Fairel shared his path to the military, shared all the careers that are within the military, and discussed citizenship with the youth. We appreciate his visit and time
EIA Vaccine Clinic
Franklin County has conducted an annual equine EIA/Coggins Clinic for over 30 years. On Saturday, February 15th, 11 horses were vaccinated during the annual event. Having the EIA and vaccine clinic in a central location provides opportunity for horse owners to save money on vaccination costs and Coggins tests.
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Coming Up
- Wednesday, March 5th, Farm Estate Planning Conference
- Thursday, March 6th, Youth & Adult Beef Quality Assurance Training
- Thursdays, February 27th, March 13th at 6pm, Winter Horse Educational Series
- March 26th, 3:30pm, Spring Extension Gardener Class
- April-May, Small Farm Bootcamp Educational Small Farm Series
For additional program and event information, contact the office, 919-496-3344, or visit our website.
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