New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck …
Local Foods
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Patchel.
Local Food Newsletter - August
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on figs. …
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 …
Gardening and Cooking Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is hosting a Gardening and Cooking series for the fall of 2019. This …
Small Fruits and Tree Fruit Workshop
Have you tried growing fruit trees, but had no luck? Or, are you interested in starting your own trees …
Local Food Newsletter - July
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on okra. …
Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Speakers Bureau Series: Fall Gardening
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Currituck County are presenting their next educational program in their Speakers Bureau Series entitled “Fall …
Local Food Newsletter - June 2019
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
UPDATE: Container Gardening 101
The container gardening 101 class, offered on May 30th at 10:00 a.m., is now free and open to the …
Local Food Newsletter - May 2019
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on blueberries. …
Local Food Newsletter - April 2019
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! Each electronic newsletter will be published monthly to …
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. …
Beginners Guide to Gardening
Starting a home garden can be a daunting task. The thought of buying materials and seeds, spending hours preparing …
January Impacts
This year has gotten off to a very soggy start, but that did not prevent your N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Local Foods Newsletter Produce Contact
Starting in April, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center will be publishing a monthly electronic newsletter to promote local …
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. …
Cooking with the Seasons
N.C. Cooperative Extension is hosting several classes throughout the year called Cooking with the Seasons to help you learn …
Have You Had Your Soil Tested?
The fall season is a wonderful time of the year to sample your soil in gardens, lawns, and farms …
Disaster Resources - Florence
The potential for severe impacts from Hurricane Florence is becoming more and more imminent for our area. Please act …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Currituck Local Foods Brochure
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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Chapter 14. Glossary
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Chapter 13. Appendix Contact Information
This publication contains contact information for the authors of The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide.
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Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …
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Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation
Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …
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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
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