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 …
Farm Health & Safety
CCRC Closed to Horses Until April 1, 2021
Due to a recent case of equine strangles in the area and upon guidance from the state veterinarian, the …
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 …
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 …
Community Survey
So much has changed in 2020. North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has worked diligently this year to …
Thrush in Horses
When picking out your horse’s hooves you expect to find a mixture of dirt and manure. Instead, your hoof …
Fall Family Fun Virtual Fair
The year 2020 has been full of disappointment for many. Most recently it was announced that even the North …
Extension FAQs
What is that bug in my garden? Do I really have to use margarine in that recipe or is …
Upcoming 2019 Private Applicator Credit Opportunities
July 25 – Northeast Ag Expo Summer Field Day The 25th annual Northeast Ag Expo Summer Field Day is scheduled …
Currituck Crop News-February 2019
Soybean Production Meeting – Feb. 6 The Soybean Production Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6 from 8 to 10 …
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 …
Currituck County Pesticide Training
N.C. Cooperative Extension provides educational programs for people that need continuing education credits in pesticide education so that they …
2018 Northeast Ag Expo
The Northeast Ag Expo is held each year on the last Thursday in July. This event highlights the latest …
Currituck Extension Impacts - 2017
NC State Extension in Currituck recently addressed the Board of Commissioners to share impacts from the 2017 program year. …
Parasites: The Internal / External Pest Nobody Wants
As the weather starts to break and the hot and humid conditions of Northeast North Carolina come creeping back, …
Help Us to Help You!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, …
Pesticide Disposal Held by N.C. Cooperative Extension and NCDA&CS
Pesticides are important tools for farmers that help limit pest (weed/insect/disease) damage in the agriculture operation. Many times excess …
Understanding Agriculture: Series Introduction
The agriculture industry plays a vital role in our society. We all engage with agricultural products every single day. …
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