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Black horse in halter being sprayed with water during a bath (dreamstime watermark)

Summer Savvy for Your Livestock: Keeping Animals Healthy Through the Heat

Summer is in full swing here in Polk County, and while we all enjoy the sunshine, the rising temperatures bring unique challenges for our horses and livestock. Providing proper care during these…

Two horses grazing in a green grassy pasture

Present Use Value for Farm Property Tax Reduction

Farm properties that are not enrolled in the Present Use Value program can have property taxes that are much higher in comparison to other farms. Typically, horse farms have been harder to enroll,…

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Pasture Weed: Carolina Horse Nettle

Horse nettle (Solanum carolinese) is a warm-season perennial and can grow just about anywhere, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. Plants can reach 40 inches in height, but generally do not.…

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…

Adult sheep and lamb standing on a green grassy pasture

May Farm Management Checklist

Complete spring vaccinations if not done so already. Deworm livestock and horses if necessary. Implement a fly control program (manure removal/composting, fly predators, sprays, dusts, tags). Order…

Two brown horses grazing in a fenced grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky

April Pasture and Livestock Checklist

1. Spray pastures for broadleaf weeds where needed. Spray during periods of warm, sunny weather with little wind for best results.2. Fertilize bermudagrass fields according to soil test.3. Plan and…

Brown horse wearing a purple halter and grazing through a grazing muzzle in grass

Spring Grazing and Laminitis Risk

Spring grazing is often associated with laminitis concerns for many area horse owners. Cool season grasses (such as fescue) are most often the culprit in pasture-associated laminitis cases because…

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

The Productive Pastures short course begins Tuesday March 5th and will meet on Tuesdays through April 2nd from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The course will cover the following:March 5th - Soil Health and…

Beekeeper writing records; NC Cooperative Extension — Record Keeping for the Farm.

Record Keeping for the Farm - February 16th 12pm - Lunch and Learn

Lunch and LearnWhat does it cost to produce your farm products and what are they worth? Come learn what information you should be tracking about your farming operation and the process to assemble…

Brown horse grazing in a grassy field near a white fence and trees

Caring for Your Senior Horse by Cassie LeMaster

Many senior horses struggle with winter weather conditions more so than their younger herd mates. This could be because of metabolic differences, weight struggles, or dentition issues, as well as…