Franklin County is situated in Southern Middle Tennessee on the Alabama-Tennessee border. The county covers 553 square miles and has a population of 43,942. Franklin County is diverse, with beautiful mountains, green valleys, competitive fishing on Tim’s Ford Lake, and rich agriculture. Franklin County producers generate approximately sixty-two million dollars annually by selling farm products. Corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, hay, swine, beef, dairy, poultry, and nursery production comprise the major production areas on some 1100 farms. Thirty-seven percent (131,976 acres) of the county’s 358,400 land is devoted to agriculture production. 4-H Youth Development reaches over 4,100 youth per year.
The Franklin County Extension Service strives to disseminate research-based information to the citizens of Franklin County in an effort to improve their quality of life. We accomplish this through county-wide programming, including field days, classes, seminars, tours, school clubs, and community groups.
