Extension Summer Pop-Up Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is cooking up tons of free, virtual fun this summer that highlights local …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Backyard Chicken Series
Backyard Chickens for Beginners Series: The Camden, Currituck, and Perquimans County Extension Services will be teaching a two-part webinar series …
Time to Prune Hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas that bloom on “old wood” Hydrangeas are a bold, bright, and beautiful way to add color and texture to …
Mission: Connection
Have you been missing experiences and human interaction? Well, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has the remedy …
“BOLO” Canna
Well, it is that time of year again. The pests have begun invading our gardens. Don’t worry, N.C. Cooperative …
Live Update
**UPDATE: As we work to transition back into more interactive programming, we will reduce the Live from Currituck Extension …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Currituck Mask Makers
One day we will look back and remember the 2020 pandemic that shut down the world. Things changed for …
Operational Update
With the lifting of the stay at home order and initiation of Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions in North Carolina, …
Mole vs. Vole
Moles and Voles are often confused for one another, but when viewed closely, one can differentiate, between the two, …
Protecting Your Garden From the Cold
This weekend we are forecasted to experience nighttime lows below 40 degrees. These temperatures are uncharacteristic for this time …
Dividing Ornamental Grasses
Dividing your ornamental grasses helps to keep them healthy, strong, and vibrant! It is also a great way to …
Extension FAQs
What is that bug in my garden? Do I really have to use margarine in that recipe or is …
Meat Supply Facts
You have likely seen much on the news and floating around social media in regards to potential meat shortages …
This Week in the Garden
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is starting a new article/ video log series titled: This Week in the …
Beginners Guide to Gardening
Starting a home garden can be a daunting task. The thought of buying materials and seeds, spending hours preparing …
Albemarle Area 4-H Livestock Show - Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, new guideline restrictions for livestock shows have been put into place today March 20, …
Canceled-Pollinator Gardening
*Due to the coronavirus, this class has been canceled* There are over 200,000 animals listed as “pollinators,” which is any …
Canceled-Backyard Flocks for Beginners
*Due to the coronavirus, this class is canceled* If you’ve ever wanted to raise your own chickens, or if you …
Canceled-Gardening and Cooking: Adult Container Salad Greens
*Due to the coronavirus , this class has been canceled* Are you finding it hard to keep up with your …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
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