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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
  • A Stable Footing: Mastering Mud Management on Horse and Livestock Farms

    A Stable Footing: Mastering Mud Management on Horse and Livestock Farms
    Oct 22 2025
    13 mins
  • “Growing Through Decades and Generations The Legacy of 4-H”

    “Growing Through Decades and Generations The Legacy of 4-H”
    Oct 15 2025

    Welcome back to Extension Connection! In this special episode, co-host Jessica Jackson takes a heartfelt look at the lasting impact of 4-H in celebration of National 4-H Week. From flipping through old Polk County archives to sharing touching stories from local events, Jessica reflects on how 4-H has grown through nearly a century of service, learning, and connection.

    Tune in to hear how Science Day Camp began back in 1984, why sewing skills matter more than you think, and how one visit to a local care home sparked a powerful reminder of 4-H’s generational bond. Plus, Jessica issues a simple but meaningful challenge to keep the 4-H spirit alive in your community.

    Whether you're a lifelong clover, a proud alum, or brand new to the 4-H family—this episode will remind you why in 4-H, we don’t just grow projects—we grow people.
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    8 mins
  • Sugar Podcast

    Sugar Podcast
    Oct 8 2025

    In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of added sugar—why it’s important to limit it, how it affects our bodies, and practical ways to cut back for better health.


    Resources:

    https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/sugar-and-sweeteners-9-301/


    https://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/10/think-you-know-sugar/



    https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/2024/12/19/navigating-nutrition-labels-understanding-carbohydrates-and-added-sugars/


    https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/carbohydrates-in-the-diet.html


    https://www.barber.k-state.edu/docs/foodandnutrition/Substract%20the%20Sugar.pdf


    https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/nutrition-news/nutrition-news-easy-steps-to-make-your-diet-anti-inflammatory/#:~:text=Lifestyle%20factors%20that%20can%20aggravate,and%20to%20your%20dessert%20menu


    https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/community-health-education-prevention-inspiration/2023-07-21-reset-your-palate-lower-your


    https://medinsteadofmeds.com/tips-and-tools/rethink-your-sweets/


    https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/DGA_FactSheet_AddedSugars_2021-06_508c.pdf


    https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen
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    11 mins
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