2024 Pesticide Recertification Class
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center is offering a pesticide recertification class on September 27th from 9 a.m. …
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Brilliant Bowls
Come join us for this interactive demonstration class where you can learn how to build your own healthy and …
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 …
Bread and Butter Class
Have you ever wanted to create your own homemade bread or try your hand at making butter? Look no …
Master Gardener Volunteer Program - 2024
We are taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Program through July 15th. The class meets on Tuesdays beginning …
Open House - August 6th, 2024
The Polk County NC State Extension is holding an Open House on August 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 …
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, …
May Lawn and Garden Tips
Weed Control Control weeds prior to planting vegetables and flowers. Shallow cultivation will kill many weeds and their germinating seeds …
Polk County 4-H Summer Classes - 2024
Registration is now open for the summer 4-H classes. All classes are held at the Polk County Cooperative Extension …
April Pasture and Livestock Checklist
1. Spray pastures for broadleaf weeds where needed. Spray during periods of warm, sunny weather with little wind for …
April Lawn and Garden Tips
Vegetable Garden Hopefully you planted your Spring garden back in March. If you haven’t you can still get away with …
March Lawn and Garden Tips
Lawn Fescue This is the month that cool season grasses really start to grow. If you haven’t already, go ahead and …