Gardening Using Native Plants
Native plants are adapted to the local soil and climate conditions where they naturally occur. These critical plants provide …
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.
Propagation Workshop
Plants are becoming more and more expensive! Save money and share plants with your friends and neighbors by learning …
2021 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Training
Do you enjoy gardening and talking with others about it? Do you have a passion for making a difference …
Vegetable Gardening Update: Irrigation
The summer is heating up and watering our gardens is a must. While watering a garden may seem simple, …
Fundamentals of Landscape Design
Updating your home’s landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and create outdoor spaces …
Currituck County Intern
NC State Extension announced that Abby Rose is completing an Extension internship this summer with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Save the Date: Currituck Rural Life Celebration
If today’s fast-paced, hectic lifestyle leaves you longing for simpler times, you are not alone. Much of what draws …
Vegetable Gardening Update: Pests, Diseases, & Maintenance
There’s nothing better than being able to walk outside your house, step into your garden, and pick fresh vegetables …
Soil Sampling Season
Getting your soil sampled is a great way to get your planting season off on the right foot. Soil …
Water Quality Class: Improving Our Streams and Sounds
*This class has been cancelled due to lack of participation* To say Currituck is surrounded by water is an understatement. …
Ornamental Tree and Shrub Workshop
Ornamental trees and shrubs serve numerous essential functions and provide the structural living components in a healthy well-landscaped yard. Participants …
Spring Plant Sale
*Update* We are happy to announce that the Currituck County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers’ annual Spring Plant Sale is open to …
Growing Fruits and Berries at Home
Spring is finally here, the plants are blooming, the weather is warming, and it’s time to get out and …
Rain Barrel Workshop
To help celebrate Earth Day, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present an in-person Rain Barrel Workshop …
Currituck County Offers Environmental Workshops Leading Up to Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, 2021, and N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County is celebrating by providing a series …
2021 Virtual Albemarle Area Landscape School
On February 24, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will host a training for landscapers to provide an …
Currituck Extension Offers New Opportunities in 2021
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County is looking forward to an impactful and exciting 2021. Late last year, staff …
Scholarship Opportunity
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Live Monthly Food Demos!
Do you love learning new recipes and cooking techniques? Would you like to try new vegetables and really enjoy …
Spring and Summer Lawn Care
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is hosting a Spring and Summer Lawncare course “in-person” on Tuesday, February 16, …
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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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- eXtension
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
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Biosecurity Guidelines for Pork Producers
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Getting Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Using R
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Clubroot of Brassicas
The pathogen, host plants, symptoms and management of clubroot, a disease of crucifer crops, are …
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Downy Mildew on Brassica Crops
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Homeowner’s Guide to Managing Diseases Using Fungicides, Bactericides, and Alternative Products
This publication provides homeowners with recommended chemical control options to use in combination with an …
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Anthracnose of Pepper
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.
2 weeks ago — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
The Economic Impact of North Carolina's Shellfish Mariculture Industry
Factsheet summarizing the economic impact of North Carolina's shellfish mariculture industry.
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Plan Before You Plant
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5/13/21 — Weed Facts