December 2025
Community
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.
Franklin County 4-H
Volunteer of the Year Award
The 2025 4-H Volunteer of the Year award was presented to the Thornburg Family.
4-H Club Community Service
Banners and Buckles 4-H Club completed a wonderful community service project. They put together birthday cake boxes for a local food pantry. Each box includes a pan, cake box, sprite (sprite cake recipe), candles, and homemade birthday cards. They made 20 boxes.
Family & Consumer Science
Food Safety Tips
The holiday season arrives with its familiar glow—twinkling lights, warm gatherings, and a welcome pause from the rush of everyday life. This festive stretch of the year can be the perfect moment to rethink what staying active really looks like. With a little creativity—and a willingness to move between the celebrations—it’s easier than you think to keep your body energized and your goals within reach. While the season invites plenty of delicious indulgence, it’s also a good moment to stay mindful of food safety.
Small Farms
2025 Franklin County Corn Yield Contest
Bell and Bell Farms was the winner of the 2025 Franklin County Corn Yield Contest, with a yield of 226 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.
Composting Class
Alejandra Martinez taught “The Breakdown on Composting," December 8th, conveying the importance and benefits of composting and walking through compost production, management, and use. There was a time for critical thinking and problem solving as participants who had experience with composting shared about their successes and failures. Participants had the opportunity to create a compost bin to begin their own composting journey.
Farm Tax & Record Keeping Workshop
The Ag Money GamePlan: Taxes and Records for Carolina Producers was conducted December 11th, at the Franklin County Ag Center. NC State Ag Economics Tax Specialist, Nicholas Brown, JD and Laurel Clabaugh, Cash Keep Bookkeeping, of Salisbury presented the educational program.
Livestock
Beef Production and Marketing Meeting
The annual Beef Production and Marketing Meeting organized by Ag Agent Martha Mobley was conducted Dec 18th, at the Franklin Plaza conference room. Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University shared his insights on the present and future of the cattle market. Founding members of the Ag Board, Ingrid Volk and Dr. Stone were recognized for their contributions at the meeting.
Local Foods
The Franklin County Farmers Market is closed for the season.
Visit NC Farms
VisitNCFarms.com features a regularly updated list of festivals and farm events happening statewide—perfect for planning your next autumn outing. Visit our events page today to discover where you can sip cider, pick pumpkins and make lasting fall memories.
Upcoming
- Jan. 14th - Rescheduled: Adapting Your Forestry Plan to Changing Markets
- Jan. 15th & Jan. 29th - V Credit Training
- Jan. 22- Paraquat Training
- Jan. 27th - Upper Middle Belt Tobacco Meeting & Fumigant Recertification
- Feb 2nd - Respirator Fit Testing
- Feb. 5th - Grain Production Meeting
- Feb. 9th - Commodity Fumigation Exam
- Feb. 17th - Eastern Landscape Conference & Trade Show
- Feb. 18th & March 11th - Cow Camp 103: Back to the Basics Winter Series
- Jan.- March North Central Small Farm Boot Camp
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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Franklin County Center