2019 Home Canning Series
NC Cooperative Extension is holding a series of home canning classes from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the N.C. …
Food Safety & Processing
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. …
2018 Northeast Ag Expo
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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
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Help Us to Help You!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, …
2018 Home Canning Series
NC Cooperative Extension is holding a series of home canning classes from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Currituck …
Understanding Agriculture: Series Introduction
The agriculture industry plays a vital role in our society. We all engage with agricultural products every single day. …
Pesticide Disposal Day
WHAT: Pesticide Disposal Day WHERE: Crop Production Services, Shawboro NC WHEN: February 27, 2018 NC Cooperative Extension and NCDA & CS …
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 …
2017 Home Food Preserver Series
NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is holding a series of home food preservation classes from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at …
2016 Currituck Homegrown and Handmade Contest Winners
On September 17th, 2016 Currituck County held the Bulls and BBQ Edition of the Currituck Heritage Festival. On that …
Volunteers Needed for Extension Master Food Volunteer Pilot Program
Do you love shopping at your favorite local food spot? Do you enjoy learning new and exciting ways to …
Packing a Safe Cooler
The summer months are upon us which means it is time to do a lot of outdoor eating. This …
Sanctuary Vineyards Receives NC Wine Grower of Excellence Award
Sanctuary Vineyards claims NC Wine Grower of Excellence Award at 2015 North Carolina Winegrowers Association Annual Conference By Christine McMaster Jarvisburg, …
Report to the People
NC State Extension in Currituck County will hold their annual “Report to the People” on Monday, April 18 at …
Home Gardening Workshop
The Extension Master Gardeners of Currituck and Dare Counties will be conducting a Home Gardening Workshop providing information to …
Canning Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s 2016 home food preservation series has had a few changes. The Jams and …
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