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The Extension Connection

The Extension Connection

By: NC Cooperative Extension Polk County Office
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Welcome to The Extension Connection: Polk County, the podcast where we connect you with the valuable resources and expert tips from the NC State Extension Polk County office. Whether you're a child, parent, farmer, gardener, or just curious about the many ways Extension can support you, you've come to the right place! In each episode, we'll dive into a wide range of topics, including 4-H youth development, Family and Consumer Science, Equine care, and horticulture. Whether you're looking for advice or tips caring for your horses, growing your garden, managing your family's health and wellness, or want to hear more about 4-H we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned on Wednesday's as we bring you practical insights, local resources, and the research based news on the topics that pertain to you! Let’s get connected!

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Episodes
  • Living the Clover: How the 4-H Pledge Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders.

    Living the Clover: How the 4-H Pledge Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders.
    Sep 10 2025

    Living the Clover: How the 4-H Pledge Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders. From head to heart, hands to health, we’ll explore how this simple pledge helps 4-H’ers grow, give back, and thrive in their communities."
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    9 mins
  • Fermentation Part 3- Sourdough

    Fermentation Part 3- Sourdough
    Sep 3 2025

    In this episode of our fermentation series, we dive into our third topic: sourdough. Discover the rich history, nutritional benefits, and step-by-step process of creating and maintaining a healthy sourdough starter.

    Resources:

    Sourdough 101 : https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/2024-11/sourdough_101_final.pdf

    Homegrown: https://homegrown.extension.ncsu.edu/2020/04/23/sourdough-bread-making/

    Discard Recipes:

    Sourdough Biscuits: https://pinchmysalt.com/buttery-sourdough-biscuits/#:~:text=are%20spaced%20apart.-,Notes,in%20the%20recipe%20by%20half.

    Discard Crackers: https://our-family-cooks.com/everything-bagel-sourdough-discard-crackers/

    Discard Pizza: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/how-to-make-easy-sourdough-pizza-crust/
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    14 mins
  • Emergency Preparedness for Livestock and Equine Owners

    Emergency Preparedness for Livestock and Equine Owners
    Aug 20 2025
    11 mins
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