The Franklin County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Franklin County improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
90 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (540) 483-5161
Fax: (540) 483-0807
Baking Contest
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Baking Contest
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Place: Franklin County High School Tech A Building
Categories
Decorated Cakes (Professional)
Decorated Cakes (Non-Professional)
Cookies
Pies
Cakes
Divisions except for Professional Decorated Cakes
9-13, 14-18 and Adult
Entries are judged on the following criteria: Taste (40%) Preparedness (30%) ex. Food cooked thoroughly Appearance (30%) Skill Level (tie breaker)-number of cooking skills involved
For more information please contact the Franklin County Extension Office 540-483-5161
Strategic Planning Sessions Scheduled
Join us for a public dialogue on community needs and the future focus of Extension. Sessions are being held across the state. Register today for the one nearest you. Strategic planning public meeting schedule.
Planning for Baby
Welcoming a new baby can test a family's finances. Check out the Planning for Baby series of publications for helpful tips on finances along with some safety issues.