Farm Management Checklist for May
√ Complete spring vaccinations if haven’t done so already. √ Deworm livestock and horses if necessary. √ Implement a fly control program …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Weed of the Month: Buttercup
I’ve observed many area pastures dotted with the yellow-flowering buttercup over the past month–a sure sign of spring. Buttercup …
May 13 ForestHer NC Webinar on Non-Timber Forest Products & Agritourism
Join ForestHER NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the second of three interactive webinars about protecting your …
WNC District Livestock Newsletter - Spring 2021
Livestock owners can benefit from the knowledge of our local Extension experts with this quarterly edition of the WNC …
Strategies to Prevent Laminitis in Grazing Horses
Laminitis is a debilitating systemic disease which manifests in the horse’s hoof, causing significant pain and lameness. Although there …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Equine Calorie Consumption: Hay vs Pasture Grazing
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Polk County office held a field day last Tuesday, February 23, 2021, which was …
Polk County Farm Looking for Part-Time Help
TK Family Farm LLC, in Polk County, NC is seeking part time (2 days per week) help in their apple …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
2021 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Grants Available
Are you a: U.S. veteran? New farmer? If you meet both of those qualifications then you are eligible to apply for direct …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Offered Virtually
The past year has provided us with many more opportunities to prepare meals at home. Some may have found …
Beekeeping Webinars From the NC State Apiculture Program
The NC State University Apiculture Program will hold monthly Hive Chats on the last Wednesday of each month at …
Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes 2021
Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes 2021 For the Green Industry Sponsored by: Site One Landscape Supply, Arden, NC $10.00 per attendee or $40 …
Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
The weather forecasters are saying more rain is coming next week…and I don’t know about you but sometimes on …
Local Restaurateur Donates Meals Every Week to Help Families
Last month I wrote about Robin Hood’s Kitchen, a new group in Chatham County that takes vegetables donated from …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
2021 Berry & Asparagus Sale Is Here!
As if we in Polk County aren’t excited enough about 2021, it also means that it’s time for N.C. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
- Agriculture in Polk County
- County Agribusiness Values
- County Farmland Preservation Program
- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- NCDA Soil Test Notes
- Polk County Ag Center - Mill Spring
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
General
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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