Two horses grazing in a green grassy pasture

Present Use Value for Farm Property Tax Reduction

Published - February 13, 2025 Read
Brown horse wearing a purple halter and grazing through a grazing muzzle in grass

Spring Grazing and Laminitis Risk

Published - March 13, 2024 Read
Three chestnut horses eating hay from a manger in a stable.

Calculating Winter Hay Needs

Published - November 8, 2023 Read

News From Polk County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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New Polk County Cattleman's Meeting

Published - March 2, 2026

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Productive Pastures Series

Published - March 2, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Pond management monthly schedule table showing activities with shaded months for each task
North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar

Published - December 12, 2025

From: Haywood County Center
Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Trees lean over a stream bed lined with leaves.
Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Published - November 12, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
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Recent Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Published - October 15, 2025

From: Cleveland County Center
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Upcoming Events

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Productive Pastures - Series #1 Thursday | Mar 19 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm in Marion, NC Monday | Mar 23 | All Day 370 Wilkerson Way, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Cattleman's Meeting Tuesday | Mar 24 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Productive Pastures - Series #2 Thursday | Apr 02 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Sourdough - Adult Class Thursday | Apr 09 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Min. Temp. Tuesday, Mar 17
AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.
Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.
2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
A Master Gardener volunteer staffing an information booth shares sustainable gardening advice with a community member.
Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
A group of people standing around a table full of pots of media, cutting boards, knives, and roots of various native woodland botanicals. This was a workshop to teach propagation.
Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

Published - February 21, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Blueberry with orange-brown mold and split skin on stem and leaves
A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

Published - February 20, 2026

From: Blueberries
Young woman in cap with sunglasses hugs smiling boy outdoors
NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

Published - February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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