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Franklin County Highlights Agriculture on National Farmers Day

Franklin County marked National Farmers Day on Oct. 12 by sharing information about its agricultural industry and farmland preservation efforts.

The county is home to more than 1,400 farms and leads Pennsylvania in the production of vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes, according to the county.

Franklin County ranks second statewide in total cropland and milk production from cows. It ranks third for grains, fruits and berries, and cattle and calves.

The county ranks fifth in Pennsylvania for total annual agricultural cash receipts, estimated at more than $655 million.

Franklin County has preserved more than 20,600 acres of farmland across 170 farms. Since 1990, the county and the Commonwealth have invested more than $45 million in farmland preservation in Franklin County.

Photo credits to Franklin County, PA

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.

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