Pruning

Pruning Calendar for Polk County, NC

Published - October 22, 2026 Read
sauerkraut

Fermentation for Beginners: Sauerkraut

Published - October 19, 2026 Read
Broomsedge

Fall Pasture Weed Management in the Carolinas

Published - October 16, 2026 Read

News From Polk County Center

Cabbage
Growing Cole Crops (Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower)

Published - October 15, 2026

workout
A Simple Guide to Physical Activity

Published - October 13, 2026

Soil Test Box
Soil Test

Published - October 5, 2026

Fall Trees
Fall Tree Toxicity: Protecting Your Horses and Livestock

Published - October 5, 2026

Fescue Grass
Care for an Established Fescue Lawn

Published - October 5, 2026

Canning
Safe Canning this Season

Published - October 5, 2026

Med Instead of Meds
Falling into Healthy Habits

Published - September 28, 2026

Seed Label
Fall is for the Fescue Lawn

Published - September 25, 2026

All News From Polk County Center

Upcoming Events

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Holiday Gift Making Friday | Oct 30 | 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Master Gardener Class Tuesday | Nov 03 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Getting Ahead Holiday Meal Cost Monday | Nov 09 | 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Master Gardener Class Tuesday | Nov 10 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
4-H Electrical Class Tuesday | Nov 10 | 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Save the Dates for 2027 Chatham County Beekeeping School

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
A smiling man with short brown hair, a salt-and-pepper beard and black-framed glasses wears a gray button-up shirt over a green T-shirt against a softly lit, neutral background.
Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Beef Leadership Participants 2026
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Stockpiled bermudagrass plots
Stockpiled Bermudagrass for Grazing Livestock

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Forages
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two women smile while looking at a tablet during a workshop at the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference.
Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Sheep in field
Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
Dormant Blackberry Bud Covered in Ice
Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Alfalfa plant
North Carolina Continues Winning Streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages
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