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Cultivating Franklin

Franklin County Center

January, 2026

Community

Vision Forward

Franklin County Economic Development is excited to continue our Vision Forward 2026 efforts, and we invite you to take part in two important opportunities to share your perspective: our Business Survey and upcoming Business Roundtables. The Vision Forward Business Survey is short, anonymous, and open through February 28, 2026. It helps us better understand workforce needs, business challenges, growth and expansion opportunities, and the tools and resources that best support your success. You can access the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/253344344940153  In addition to the survey, we are hosting two in-person Business Roundtables to encourage open conversation and connection with local businesses:

  • Session 1: Wednesday, February 11 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM WorkSpace Provisions, 14101 Capital Blvd., Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Session 2: Thursday, February 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Burnt Barrell, 135 W Main St., Youngsville, NC 27596 *In partnership with the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the RAP Networking Group at their February Monthly Mingle

The roundtables are free to attend; however, we ask that you please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Registration is available here: https://form.jotform.com/260124710272142  Whether through the survey, the roundtables, or both, your input directly helps guide future programs, partnerships, and investments designed to support Franklin County’s business community. Thank you for your time and continued investment in Franklin County. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Nomination forms are available in Franklin County at the following location: N.C. Cooperative Extension Center. They can also be found at volunteernc. Nomination forms are due by February 6th, 2026 to the Franklin County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension office (103 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC 27549). They can also be emailed to Charles Mitchell. For further questions, please contact N.C. Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

4-H

Below is a link sharing information about Lance Williams, a recent graduate of NCSU. Lance is a Franklin County 4-H Alumni, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Advisory Board Member and Park Scholar. He also spent time shadowing Franklin County Government when he was a senior at Bunn High School. We are proud of Lance for his achievements.

Lance Williams: Wolfpack Forever
Lance Williams (photo by Marc Hall.)

FCS

Winter Storm Preparedness

Agriculture

2025 Franklin County Soybean Yield Contest

Todd Land was the winner for the 2025 Franklin County Soybean Yield Contest, with a yield of 65 bushels per acre. The winner received a plaque and a $100 check. The yield contest is sponsored by Franklin County Cooperative Extension and the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District Board

Pictured, from left, are Charles Mitchell, Franklin Extension Director, Quinton Cooper, Franklin Soil and Water Director, Todd Land, and Matthew Place, Franklin County Ag Extension Agent.

Small Farms

NC Forest Food Cohort

Participants enjoyed the presentations during the initial session of the BFLT Food Forest Cohort's January meeting.

Visit NC Farms

2026 GOALS TO GET ON NC FARMS

  1. Make farm visits and farmers' markets and agritourism a lifestyle.
  2. Plan trips around visiting farms with farm stays.
  3. Bring a friend or family member to a farm.
  4. Share and tag farms or tag @visitncfarms for more visibility.
  5. Eat with the seasons. Shop at farmers' markets.

VisitNCFarms

Upcoming

For more information about our programs and events, contact Franklin County Cooperative Extension office , 919-496-3344 or visit our website.

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