Home Economics
Home School Group began its home economics meeting series where they will learn about kitchen organization and cooking hands-on with Dominque Simon, Extension Agent. For FCS information, contact Dominque Simon.
Growing in Franklin
Collard Greens
In this month’s article we are going to share information about a cool season vegetable crop that is currently being planted. Collard Greens are a cool season crop that grow as a loose bouquet rather than a tight “head” like a cabbage. Collard greens are one of the most popular grown vegetables in the South. Read article
Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Collard greens are typically a holiday staple, especially New Year’s Day, but collard greens are a high nutrient vegetable that you can enjoy any time of year. Collard greens are a cruciferous versatile vegetable that is rich in many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Despite their low calorie count, collard greens contain many important nutrients. More Nutrition Facts
4-H FUN Livestock Show
The 11th Annual Franklin County FUN Livestock Show took place recently at Wildwynn Stables in Youngsville.
Around Franklin County
Learn more about the recent 27th Annual Franklin County Horse Farm Tour by watching part of the video series, Around Franklin County, with Franklin County's Public Information officer, James Hicks and Project Analyst, Jessica Hudson.
Women in Ag
The Franklin County Women in Ag (WIA) network met the dynamic team that operates the Conetoe Family Life Farm and Training Center in rural Conetoe on September 20th. The farm manager in charge of the Food Hub and vegetable growing operation is Martina Lopez along with newly hired Executive Director, Evelyn Powell, who oversees the entire operation.
The WIA network is planning a series of educational meetings and trainings starting in October through next spring, working with the NC Agromedicine Institute from ECU. To learn more about the Franklin County WIA, contact Martha Mobley, Extension Agent, in Franklin County, 919-496-3344.
Franklin County Farmers Market
The Franklin County Farmers Market, located at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg is open Friday, 9am-1pm. For Farmers Market information, visit our website, or contact Market Manager Pat Ayscue.
Visit NC Farms
Explore U-Pick Farms with the Visit North Carolina Farms app. Download the app on the App Store or get it on Google Play. Visitncfarmstoday.com #VisitNCFarms