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Free Pesticide Recertification Class - September 11th, 2025

Free Pesticide Recertification ClassSeptember 11th, 20259am to 1pm9am -11am - V Training11am -1pm - X,L,N and D TrainingClass will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center, 79…

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Polk County Cooperative Extension Podcast

Welcome to The Extension Connection, the podcast where we connect you with the valuable resources and expert tips from the NC State Extension office located in Polk County.In each episode, we'll dive…

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program - 2024

We are taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Program through July 15th. The class meets on Tuesdays beginning August 6th from 9 am to 12 pm. The class fee is $180 and includes text book…

NC Cooperative Extension Polk County Center Open House Aug 6 5 to 7pm Everyone invited

Open House - August 6th, 2024

The Polk County NC State Extension is holding an Open House on August 6th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited.Come out and see the new 4-H Barn, 4-H Activity Room and our newly renovated…

Flooded crop fields with standing water; headline: Polk Co. crops damaged, killed in floods

Polk County Crops Damaged, Killed in Floods

WSPA interviewed Scott Welborn, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center Director about how the excessive rain and flooding will damage many crops in our county. Click on the link below to…

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2023 Master Gardener Program

Extension Master Gardner ProgramENROLL NOW Have you ever thought about taking your gardening hobby to another level? If so, you should consider the Extension Master Gardener℠ Program here in Polk…

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Establishing Bermudagrass Pasture

Bermudagrass is well adapted to close, frequent defoliation because of its low-growing, creeping growth pattern. Because bermudagrass tolerates a wide range of conditions and management, it is often…

Resolutions for the Farm

Resolutions for the Farm

With the new year upon us, many begin to declare resolutions for themselves such as becoming more organized or losing a few extra pounds, but what about your farm resolutions for 2022? Have you had…

Planning for Increasing Hay Prices

Planning for Increasing Hay Prices

As with many industries this past year, agriculture and hay production have seen extreme rises in input costs and difficulty sourcing materials and labor. If you haven’t sourced all of your hay for…

Selecting Quality Horse Hay

Seminar: Selecting Quality Horse Hay

On November 3, 2021, Agriculture Agent Cassie LeMaster will present an in-person seminar on selecting quality horse hay.This workshop will address questions such as what exactly is “horse-quality…