Virginia Cooperative Extension 

Franklin County Cooperative Extension provides research-based information to County residents on a variety of topics relating to agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth activities. Information is made available through educational brochures, seminars and clinics, individual consultations, and membership in organized groups such as 4-H clubs, agricultural commodity groups, family and community education (FCE) clubs, and the Virginia Master Gardeners. Click here to visit the Virginia Cooperative Extension site. 

Educational Activities

• Soil analysis
• Insect, weed, and plant disease identification and treatment recommendations
• Commercial agricultural and horticultural information and consultation
• Pest control advice and pesticide information
• Agri-business advice
• Farm planning, livestock and forage production information
• Homeowner horticultural consultation by Master Gardeners
• Nutrition and wellness education
• Family Financial management
• Food safety education and recommendations
• Consumer resource management
• Volunteer leadership development
• Home food preservation information

Youth Development Programming Including

• 4-H Camping Experiences
• Public Speaking
• Community Service Projects
• 4-H School Club Projects
• 4-H Community & Special Interest Programs
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Leadership Development