Small Fruit Workshop
Nothing is better than fresh-picked berries to sweeten up a warm summer’s day and let’s face it, store-bought berries …
Local Foods
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Patchel.
Fun in the Garden
The “Fun in the Garden” Workshop will be held on March 13, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Heart Healthy Habits
Currituck County 4-H is hosting a “Heart Healthy Habits” Workshop on March 3, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 …
What’s for Dinner? Winter Squash
During winter months, it can be hard to reach your recommended amount of vegetables. To remedy this, try incorporating …
2019 Recap
Each year, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County takes an opportunity to reflect upon the previous year’s work and …
Gardening and Cooking: Youth Container Herbs
Does your child show an interest in cooking or helping out in the kitchen? Or maybe they are getting …
Gardening and Cooking With Container Herbs
Are you a busy cook who’s constantly rushing and running out of thyme? Or maybe you’re a cooking novice …
Gardening and Cooking: Youth Container Salad Greens
Are you looking for a fun way to get your child interested in cooking and eating healthy? If so, …
Currituck Crop Newsletter - 2020
Farm Finance & Law – Jan. 16 New this year, we have agricultural law experts coming for a Farm Finance …
Youth Seafood Cooking Class
Does your child love fishing and need new recipes for their fresh catch? Or maybe they are skeptical of …
Adult Seafood Cooking Class
Here in Currituck, we have a great resource for local and delicious food. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension on February …
Cook It Quick With the Adult Instant Pot Cooking Class!
Our high pace of life is making slow cookers a thing of the past, learn to cook it quick …
Extension Master Food Volunteer 2020 Applications – NOW OPEN!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any of these, join …
Local Foods Newsletter - October
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Food Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
Local Food Newsletter - September
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
Homegrown and Homemade Contest
Join us for the annual Homegrown and Handmade contest held in conjunction with the Currituck Heritage Festival on Saturday, …
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 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 …
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
Resources
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