News From Polk County Center

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

Published - March 12, 2026

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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

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

Published - December 12, 2025

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

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

Published - November 12, 2025

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Recent Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Published - October 15, 2025

A hunting stand alongside trees and a field.
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

KOMBUCHA 101 flyer — Sept 5, 2025 10:00–11:00am, 79 Carmel Ln Columbus, NC; Cost $10
Kombucha 101

Published - August 20, 2025

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Sourdough

Published - August 8, 2025

Worker kneeling on lawn wearing mask and gloves while preparing a garden sprayer
Free Pesticide Recertification Class - September 11th, 2025

Published - August 8, 2025

The Extension Connection podcast poster with QR codes for Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast
Polk County Cooperative Extension Podcast

Published - July 30, 2025

Black horse in halter being sprayed with water during a bath (dreamstime watermark)
Summer Savvy for Your Livestock: Keeping Animals Healthy Through the Heat

Published - July 17, 2025

Kombucha 101 workshop July 17, 2025 10:00–11:00am; 79 Carmel Ln, Columbus NC; $10
Kombucha 101

Published - July 7, 2025

ServSafe Manager one-day training — Cost $125; July 15, 2025, 8:00AM–5:00PM; 79 Carmel Lane, Columbus NC
SERVSAFE Manager One-Day Training

Published - June 27, 2025

Two people gardening; text: "ENROLL NOW" and "Extension Master Gardening Class begins Aug 5, Tuesdays 9am–12pm"
Extension Master Gardener Class - Begins August 5th - Tuesdays 9am to 12pm - Enroll Now

Published - June 12, 2025

'4-H GROWS HERE' logo; '2025 SUMMER SPARKS AT POLK COUNTY 4-H' and 'SUMMER CAMP'; sun and beach ball
4-H Summer Camp

Published - May 21, 2025

Two horses grazing in a green grassy pasture
Present Use Value for Farm Property Tax Reduction

Published - February 13, 2025

Poster: WESTERN NC FARM SUCCESSION SCHOOL — March 27, 2025; "Scan Me!" QR visible
Protect Your Farm's Future: NC Farm Succession School Comes to Western NC

Published - January 28, 2025

NC Farm Succession School flyer; Eastern NC Mar 6, 2025; Western NC Mar 27, 2025; Reg $25
NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open

Published - November 21, 2024

Message: Laine from AML says they're acquiring land nearby and asks to discuss price
Be Careful of Bids to Buy Land After Disasters

Published - October 29, 2024

Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area
Stream Bank Repair

Published - October 23, 2024

Gluten-free baking workshop poster — Nov 14, 2024 10:00am–12:00pm, class cost $20, QR code
Gluten-Free Baking Workshop

Published - October 22, 2024

How to Make a Poinsettia Rebloom-1
How to Make a Poinsettia Rebloom

Published - October 13, 2024

Man using a chainsaw while wearing safety equipment including gloves and a hard hat
Crisis Chainsaw Safety Review

Published - October 12, 2024

Orange chainsaw set on grass
Using a Chainsaw

Published - October 1, 2024

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute Logo
North Carolina Farm Help Line

Published - September 30, 2024

Flyer: "Med Instead of Meds" class series with dates listed and sign-up phone (828) 894-0001
Med Instead of Meds

Published - August 23, 2024

NC Cooperative Extension Polk County: Pesticide Recertification Class Sept 27, 9am–12pm
2024 Pesticide Recertification Class

Published - August 22, 2024

Brilliant Bowls class flyer: 79 Carmel Lane, Columbus NC; Sept 26, 2024; $15; 10:30am-12pm or 5:30pm-7pm
Brilliant Bowls

Published - August 19, 2024

Potted green plant with hanging small pink bell-shaped flowers in front of white garage door
Pasture Weed: Carolina Horse Nettle

Published - August 13, 2024

Forestry Landowner Summit

Published - July 16, 2024

Hands sprinkling flour over dough on a work surface with rolling pin nearby
Bread and Butter Class

Published - July 10, 2024

Two people gardening, woman kneeling planting greenery while man works nearby
Master Gardener Volunteer Program - 2024

Published - July 1, 2024

NC Cooperative Extension Polk County Center Open House Aug 6 5 to 7pm Everyone invited
Open House - August 6th, 2024

Published - July 1, 2024

Adult sheep and lamb standing on a green grassy pasture
May Farm Management Checklist

Published - May 2, 2024

May 2024 monthly calendar grid with butterflies and floral border, weekdays labeled Sunday–Saturday
May Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - May 2, 2024

Polk County 4‑H Summer News flyer with 4‑leaf clover and program listings: Cloverbuds, Gardening, Young Chefs, Sewing
Polk County 4-H Summer Classes - 2024

Published - May 2, 2024

A wooded mountainside.
Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour

Published - April 4, 2024

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