News From Polk County Center

Two brown horses grazing in a fenced grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky
April Pasture and Livestock Checklist

Published - April 1, 2024

April 2024 calendar grid with watercolor flowers along the top
April Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - April 1, 2024

Conifer branch with orange sap resin oozing from damaged bark
Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases

Published - March 18, 2024

From: Haywood County Center
Small deciduous tree with dried brown leaves standing in a field under a blue sky
Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods

Published - March 18, 2024

From: Haywood County Center
Brown horse wearing a purple halter and grazing through a grazing muzzle in grass
Spring Grazing and Laminitis Risk

Published - March 13, 2024

March calendar with monthly grid over clover background, weekday headers and shamrock on 17
March Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - March 13, 2024

Rows of young potted evergreen seedlings in a greenhouse nursery
Register Now for Nursery Grower Twilight Meeting

Published - March 11, 2024

From: Haywood County Center
Blank February 2024 calendar grid with eucalyptus leaves and pink flower header
February Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - February 20, 2024

Land that has been deforested.
Rowan County Forestry Field Day

Published - February 12, 2024

From: Wilkes County Center
Horse grazing; PRODUCTIVE PASTURES 5-session shortcourse — Tuesdays 9:30am–12pm, Mar 5–Apr 2
Productive Pastures - Five Session Short Course - March 5th through April 2nd

Published - January 25, 2024

Dolomitic (left) and calcitic (right) liming material. Photo by Hanna Lepsch
Fall Is the Time to Lime

Published - January 21, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
White "HAPPY NEW YEAR" paper banner hanging on string against dark wooden background with eucalyptus leaves
January Horticulture Tips

Published - January 17, 2024

Beekeeper writing records; NC Cooperative Extension — Record Keeping for the Farm.
Record Keeping for the Farm - February 16th 12pm - Lunch and Learn

Published - January 11, 2024

Assorted raspberries, blackberries, blueberries above NC Cooperative Extension Polk County Center logo
2024 Annual Berry Plant Sale

Published - January 10, 2024

Cows Grazing amongst trees.
Silvopature Webinar Series Begins Jan. 30

Published - January 8, 2024

From: Wilkes County Center
4-H WINTER newsletter header with pine cones and evergreen branches on blue background
Polk County 4-H Winter Classes

Published - December 14, 2023

Stylized multicolored snowflakes on dark background with text "Happy HOLIDAYS"
December Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - December 14, 2023

Brown horse grazing in a grassy field near a white fence and trees
Caring for Your Senior Horse by Cassie LeMaster

Published - December 14, 2023

Wooden plank sign reading "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" with autumn leaves and berries.
November Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - November 8, 2023

Dry grassy plain with a single tree near center, rolling hills and clear blue sky.
Managing Drought-Stressed Pastures

Published - November 8, 2023

Three chestnut horses eating hay from a manger in a stable.
Calculating Winter Hay Needs

Published - November 8, 2023

Large red barn on green field at sunrise with smaller outbuilding and trees
October Farm Management Checklist

Published - October 12, 2023

October 2023 calendar with Halloween icons: jack-o'-lantern, spider, tombstone, "Trick or Treat"
October Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - October 12, 2023

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Winter Drawdown as a Management Tool for Ponds

Published - September 29, 2023

From: Haywood County Center
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22nd Annual Nursery Field Day Presentations

Published - September 29, 2023

From: Haywood County Center
Young tree trunk with dark vertical canker at base standing in leaf-littered field
Scouting for and Managing Phytophthora Bleeding Canker in Nurseries

Published - September 29, 2023

From: Haywood County Center
Large suburban house with autumn trees, landscaped lawn and curved stone walkway
September Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - September 8, 2023

Rectangular hay bales scattered across a mown grassy field
Understanding Your Hay Analysis

Published - September 8, 2023

Worker kneeling on lawn wearing mask and gloves while preparing a garden sprayer
Pesticide Recertification Seminar - Polk County - August 31st

Published - August 10, 2023

Two handlers attend a brown horse; one wraps a front leg while the other holds the lead.
Summary From the Equine First Aid Workshop

Published - August 9, 2023

August 2023 calendar with sunflower borders, monthly grid and weekday headings
August Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - August 9, 2023

Strawberries growing in a field.
2023 Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting to Be Held in Burke County

Published - July 17, 2023

From: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
Metal wheelbarrow filled with manure resting on grass
Aminopyralid (Herbicide) Use in Pastures and Hayfields

Published - July 12, 2023

July calendar grid showing weekdays SUN–SAT and July 4 labeled "Independence Day."
July Lawn & Garden Tips

Published - July 12, 2023

White horse rolling; text: "Equine First Aid Workshop" — Free hands-on, Tue July 18, 9:30 AM
Free Equine First Aid Workshop

Published - June 22, 2023

Flooded crop fields with standing water; headline: Polk Co. crops damaged, killed in floods
Polk County Crops Damaged, Killed in Floods

Published - June 22, 2023

Green-leaved plant branch with small purple bell-shaped flowers against a white door
Pasture Weed - Carolina Horse Nettle

Published - June 2, 2023

June 2023 calendar grid with blank date boxes and red hibiscus flowers along top
June Lawn and Gardening Tips

Published - June 2, 2023

Summer Fun
2023 Polk 4-H Summer Fun Newsletter

Published - May 17, 2023

Horses in a pasture.
May Farm Management Checklist

Published - May 8, 2023

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