Pruning Ornamental Shrubs and Trees
On February 10, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present a workshop for both professionals and homeowners who …
Agriculture & Food
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Basic Tree Pruning
Yes, it is that time of year again and while most things in life have slowed down due to …
Small Fruit and Orchard Winter Maintenance
Are you interested in starting your own fruit or berry plants? Maybe you’ve grown them in the past, and …
Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of …
Currituck County Team Receives Statewide Recognition
Programming offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center certainly looked different in 2020 but staff pulled together (virtually) …
Currituck Fall Fair Recap
This fall many of our traditional face to face community gatherings were cancelled or postponed as we learned how …
Currituck’s Sherry Lynn Earns Certified Administrative Professional Credential
While 2020 has certainly had its challenges, Sherry Lynn, County Administrative Assistant for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County …
Currituck County’s Holiday Light Show
Let’s kick off the holiday season with a drive-in tree lighting and enjoy several county lighting displays! On December …
Community Survey
So much has changed in 2020. North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has worked diligently this year to …
Holiday Class Series
The end of 2020 is here and the holidays are in sight! If you’re looking for ideas to make …
Pet Talent Show Contest
Can your dog catch a frisbee, or can your cat do a flip? Does your bird sing a song? …
Fall Cooking Class Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is holding a Live online fall cooking class. All classes will be hosted …
Festive Fall Arrangement Contest
Fall is here and many of you are outside decorating your homes for the holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and festive …
Pumpkin Carving Contest
The weather has finally cooled and fall is here! It’s time to go out and find the biggest pumpkin …
What’s That Weird Worm?
What does 2020 have to offer us next? From COVID-19 to murder hornets, this year has been full of …
2020 On-Demand Virtual Food Preservation Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is holding a series of FREE virtual home food preservation classes that you …
Sweet Potato or Yam
Some people use the terms “sweet potato” and “yam” interchangeably when preparing meals. However, they are not related; they …
Currituck Master Gardener Volunteer Training - Invasive Species
Introduction and proliferation of invasive species costs the United States billions of dollars each year in damages. To make …
Homegrown and Homemade Contest
Did you create, bake, grow, or preserve something awesome during quarantine? Show it off at our virtual Homegrown and …
Hay Bale Decorating Contest
Display your creativity and imagination in a family-friendly, county-wide competition. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County will be hosting a …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
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- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
2021 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group offers this handbook, a joint effort among Extension Specialists …
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
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Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
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Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
This publication covers insect and disease control in apples, blueberries, caneberries, grapes, peaches, pecans and …
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
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Fertilizer Use
This publication offers fertilizer suggestions for a variety of crops, including field, pasture and hay …
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