Cultivating Franklin Franklin County Center

February 2024

4-H State Volunteer Conference

Alesia Moore received the NC 4-H VLA Conference Southern States Scholarship at the 2024 NC 4-H State Volunteer Conference in Durham on Saturday, February 3, 2024. For 4-H information contact Meg Wyatt.

Pictured from left, Alesia Moore of Franklin County, Dr. Rich Bonanno, Associate Dean, CALS and Director, NC State Extension; and Misty Terry, 4-H SET Coordinator.

Horticulture

Pruning Shade Trees

Shade trees require pruning for the same reasons as other landscape plants: Prune to conform to a specified size and shape, prune out excess branches to prevent rubbing together, removal of broken or damaged branches, double leaders or narrow V-shaped crotches. Most homeowners should limit their tree pruning to small branches, which can be reached from the ground. The pruning of large branches and work off the ground should involve professional tree experts with proper equipment. Learn more. For additional information about Horticulture, contact Charles Mitchell.

Tree pruning diagram

Family & Consumer Science

Heart Health Month

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and over time, these little blows can add up and do damage to your health, particularly your heart. With chronic stress, you’re more likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and poor sleep. Learn More. For additional Family and Consumer Science information contact Dominque Simon, 919-496-3344.New Year

Science

The Cedar Creek Middle School Chinese and Lunar New Year program included festive creations.

Experiments

Students at Franklinton and Long Mill Elementary schools conducted food experiments with Dominque Simon, FCS Agent.

Maple Springs Home School students did seed observations.

Nutrition Education

Nutrition Education class participants at the Franklinton Senior Center.

Equine - EIA & Vaccine Clinic

Leigh Ann O’Neal and her horse, Skipper, participated in the annual EIA vaccination clinic in Louisburg on Saturday, February 3rd. Right, Dr. Cole Younger, Full Circle Mobile Veterinary Clinic of Nashville provided the services, testing for EIA and health checks.

Visit NC Farms App

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Upcoming Programs

Framing Our Food System Conversations - March 6, 13, 19, 26, 27
Franklin County Seed Library Kickoff Celebration - March 7
Spice Make & Take Workshop - March 14
Horse Series Meeting #3 - March 14

For additional program information contact the Franklin County Center office at 919-496-3344.