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Food Science Extension

The NC State University Department of Food Science's extension group is dedicated to improving the lives of NC citizens through research, extension education and outreach regarding food, food safety and food processing. With…READ THE REST »

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Growing Cycle Farm Bicycle Tour

Join cycling and farm enthusiasts for a day of travel around Polk’s County’s country roads by bike, sampling local food. The ride will be a showcase for local famrers along the route who will MORE »Posted: 5/8/13

Bridle Bunch Wins Third At State Horsebowl

The Polk County 4-H Bridle Bunch Club recently participated in the State Horsebowl Competition, at St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, SC.  The senior team placed third overall.  Bradley Kay took first place in the MORE »Posted: 5/8/13
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Be Wary of Sneezeweed

Bitter sneezeweed (Helenium ararum) is an erect, annual weed, 10 inches in height with narrow leaves. The showy yellow flowers are seen in August and September and are located at the end of each MORE »Posted: 8/24/12

Fire Ant Control in Pastures

Are you the unfortunate large animal owner with fire ant problems? You're not alone. Polk County farm owners are wrestling with the insect pest that has quickly become one of the worst problems in MORE »Posted: 6/6/12

Fire Ants & Their Control

Unfortunately some unfriendly neighbors from the deep South have come to visit but would not return home. Learn about Fire Ants, their life and how we can attempt to rid our home yards of MORE »Posted: 6/6/12

What’s a Crinum Lily?

This Crinum Lily makes an imposing presence in the garden. Underrated and often under appreciated, this native to South Africa has a lot to offer to southern gardeners. Click here to learn . . MORE »Posted: 6/6/12

Welcome to Polk County 4-H!

4-H is a development program that helps youth ages 5-18 learn new skills and serve their communities, through involvement in 4-H clubs, special interest programs, summer camp and school enrichment MORE »Posted: 5/28/12

Got Trampweed?

Was your lawn covered with white fluff last spring? Well you are one of many Polk County homeowners with Trampweed. Trampweed (Facelis retusa) is a new turf weed for Polk County residents. It often MORE »Posted: 5/7/12
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Jams & Jellies Canning ClassTue May 28, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where:
Polk Cooperative Extension Kitchen
— 5 days away
Jams & Jellies Canning ClassTue May 28, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM— 5 days away
Growing Cycle Farm TourSat Jun 22, 2013
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where:
Parker-Binns Winery, 7382 E NC 108 Hwy Mill Spring, NC 28756
— 4 weeks away
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