News From Polk County Center

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

From: Wilkes County Center
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

From: Avery 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

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