Virginia Cooperative Extension
90 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone: 540-483-5161
Chris Brown
Agriculture/Natural Resources
E-mail: Chris Brown
Cynthia Martel
Dairy Agent
E-mail: Cynthia Martel
Website:
VA Cooperative Extension
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