Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early May! The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to visit the popular gathering spot for honey bees, native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial …
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2024 Winter Horse Educational Series
Horse owners in the area are invited to participate in the popular annual “Horse Mini-Series”. The initial class meeting will be on Thursday, February 1st, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center Annex meeting room. Sponsored meals will begin all three evenings at 6 p.m., followed by the educational programs. Horse Series Meeting Schedule …
Small Farmer Drones course
Two day course will teach small farmers the rules for commercial drone operations. The course will prepare students for Part 107 test. Date and time December 14 · 8:30am - December 15 · 5pm EST Location N.C. Cooperative Extension | Franklin County Center103 South Bickett Boulevard Louisburg, NC 27549 This two day course will prepare …
North Carolina Small Farm Association recognizes Small Farmer of the Year.
R to L: Joe Nusser, President of NCSFA: Mark Speed and the Jennings Family - This years Small Farmer of the Year. Recognized at the North Carolina State Fair. Making the Presentation, Mark Speed, Steve Troxler - Commissioner of Ag: Franklin County Commissioner - Harry Foy and Joe Nusser, President of North Carolina Small Farm …
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11th Annual Franklin County Fun Livestock and poultry show
When: Friday, August 18th, Morning Where: Wildwynn Stables in Youngsville This show is for youth in the County aged 5 - 19 years old... Need to join 4 H online Hurry and register by 5pm on Monday August 14th. The following link is where they can access info and forms, rules and regulations. The following link …
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Free Ducks
Our daughter and son-in-law have a flock of domestic ducks who are invading their new swimming pool. The pond they originally lived in had to be filled in so they need a new home. Do you know of any prospective homes in your areas that would take them? Contact: Dolores Pendergast 1433 Stonemill Falls …
Reminder, Reminder, Reminder
Come see what plastic mulch looks like once it has been laid and while its being grown on. See the effects that plastic mulch has in suppressing weeds, retaining moisture and increasing vegetable production. We will also tell you more about the plastic mulch layer leasing program from NC A&T Cooperative Extension and have a plastic …
NCSFA Special Agriculture Event: Plastic Mulch in Action Tuesday, June 27 · 5:30 – 6:30pm EDT
Come see what plastic mulch looks like once it has been laid and while its being grown on. See the effects that plastic mulch has in suppressing weeds, retaining moisture and increasing vegetable production. We will also tell you more about the plastic mulch layer leasing program from NC A&T Cooperative Extension and have a plastic …
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Because of unforeseen situations and delays NCSFA is cancelling the the event at Holly Creek Dairy tomorrow May 20th. We hope to reschedule soon. Holly Creek Dairy will open soon.
North Carolina Small Farm Association 