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 …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
2021 Warm Season Turf Update
On February 9, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will host a training for golf course superintendents and …
Pruning Ornamental Shrubs and Trees
Update: This workshop was postponed to Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1–3:30 p.m. Please register at https://pruningornamentaltreesandshrubs2-17.eventbrite.com/ On February 10, …
Fall Family Fun Virtual Fair
The year 2020 has been full of disappointment for many. Most recently it was announced that even the North …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
Extension FAQs
What is that bug in my garden? Do I really have to use margarine in that recipe or is …
Currituck Has a New Agriculture Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County is proud to introduce Adam Formella as the newest member of their staff. …
Currituck Crop News-January
Starting in January 2019, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County will be publishing a monthly newsletter containing a …
Disaster Resources - Florence
The potential for severe impacts from Hurricane Florence is becoming more and more imminent for our area. Please act …
Help Us to Help You!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, …
Understanding Agriculture: Series Introduction
The agriculture industry plays a vital role in our society. We all engage with agricultural products every single day. …
Respirator Fit Test / Medical Clearance Clinic
Attention Pesticide Applicators Based on changes in Worker Protection Standards, you may be required to wear a respirator per the …
New Year, New Stuff, Same Us
The new year has made quite an entrance with record-breaking temperatures, frozen waterways, and unusual snowfall in our area. …
Impacts - October 2017
Learn how Currituck Extension put your investment to work and made positive impacts in our community in October of …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Important Farm Info Ahead of Irma
Please see a news release below from the NCDA&CS, which details the temporary suspensions of the weighing of vehicles …
Currituck Agriculture Survey
Your help is needed to create an Agricultural Development Plan for Currituck County. This plan will contain the current …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
This excellent resource has been compiled by Anthony LeBude, Extension Nursery Specialist. It includes information about plant sensitivity to …
NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
Thanks to the NC Nursery and Landscape Association for pulling this information together! NC Green Industry – Hurricane Matthew Recovery …
Maple Nursery IPM Update
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple …
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