News From Polk County Center

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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in NC

March 2, 2026

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New Polk County Cattleman's Meeting

March 2, 2026

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Productive Pastures Series

March 2, 2026

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

January 4, 2026

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

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

November 13, 2025

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

November 12, 2025

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Recent Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

October 15, 2025

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

August 25, 2025

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

August 20, 2025

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Sourdough

August 8, 2025

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

August 8, 2025

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

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

July 17, 2025

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

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

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

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

May 21, 2025

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

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

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

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

October 29, 2024

Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area
Stream Bank Repair

October 23, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

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

October 13, 2024

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

October 12, 2024

Orange chainsaw set on grass
Using a Chainsaw

October 1, 2024

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute Logo
North Carolina Farm Help Line

September 30, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

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

August 19, 2024

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

August 13, 2024

Forestry Landowner Summit

July 16, 2024

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

July 10, 2024

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

July 1, 2024

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

July 1, 2024

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

May 2, 2024

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

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

May 2, 2024

A wooded mountainside.
Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour

April 4, 2024

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