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

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

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
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

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

Published - January 10, 2024

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

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

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

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

Published - August 9, 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

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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