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 INCLUDE:
- 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 and special interest programs
- Creative and performing arts
- Leadership development
ITEMS OF INTEREST
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4-H CAMP JUNE 20 - 24, 2016 |
| Camp Registration Form | |
| Scholarship Application | |