Disaster Resources - Florence
The potential for severe impacts from Hurricane Florence is becoming more and more imminent for our area. Please act …
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Jones.
Local Foods
Aging With Gusto 2018 - "Keep It Local"
NC Cooperative Extension invites you to attend the 21st Aging with Gusto Extravaganza on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at …
Fall Garden Tips
As the summer gardening season begins to wind down, it is time to plan for that fall garden to …
Currituck County Pesticide Training
NC Cooperative Extension provides educational programs for people that need continuing education credits in pesticide education so that …
Sweet Summertime Favorite - Watermelon
Watermelon is a summertime favorite! They are always refreshing on these hot summer days and a delight for a …
New Currituck Extension Staff
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is proud to introduce the latest new hires to our department. Billy Caudle, …
2018 Northeast Ag Expo
The Northeast Ag Expo is held each year on the last Thursday in July. This event highlights the latest …
Freeze Your Produce With Finesse
Summer is upon us and many may be wondering what to do with the bountiful harvest of homegrown produce …
Currituck Extension Impacts - 2017
NC State Extension in Currituck recently addressed the Board of Commissioners to share impacts from the 2017 program year. …
Farmers Market Great Adventure!
*This trip is full, please call 232-2261 if you would like to be added to waiting list* Is your child …
Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
Eating healthy can seem like a huge task. The thought of planning and preparing balanced meals from mostly fresh …
Gardening & Cooking With Herbs
**Class is full, please call 232-2261 to be added to waiting list ** Do you love cooking with Herbs? Would …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- 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 Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ August 2016
- Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ July 2016
- Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter ~ September 2016
- 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
Resources
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