Mission: Connection
Have you been missing experiences and human interaction? Well, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has the remedy …
Local Foods
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Patchel.
Live Update
**UPDATE: As we work to transition back into more interactive programming, we will reduce the Live from Currituck Extension …
Currituck Mask Makers
One day we will look back and remember the 2020 pandemic that shut down the world. Things changed for …
Operational Update
With the lifting of the stay at home order and initiation of Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions in North Carolina, …
Start Your Very Own Victory Garden
A long time ago, during World War I and World War II, people all over the country planted Victory …
Protecting Your Garden From the Cold
This weekend we are forecasted to experience nighttime lows below 40 degrees. These temperatures are uncharacteristic for this time …
2020 Virtual Home Canning Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is holding a series of FREE virtual home canning classes from Noon–1 p.m. …
Extension FAQs
What is that bug in my garden? Do I really have to use margarine in that recipe or is …
Meat Supply Facts
You have likely seen much on the news and floating around social media in regards to potential meat shortages …
Spring Greens
Searching for new vegetables to prepare for dinner? Look no further, a fresh spring recipe is here. Greens are …
This Week in the Garden
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is starting a new article/ video log series titled: This Week in the …
Let’s Grow Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons!
Many of us are familiar with growing watermelons and pumpkins, but have you ever grown a GIANT PUMPKIN? How …
Beginners Guide to Gardening
Starting a home garden can be a daunting task. The thought of buying materials and seeds, spending hours preparing …
Live From N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County
Due to public health concerns associated with COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Currituck County Government closed county-owned facilities …
Canceled-Jam Camp
*Due to the coronavirus , this class is canceled.* On April 14, 2020, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ages …
Canceled-BBQ Boot Camp
*Due to the coronavirus , this class is canceled.* Calling all Master Chefs ages 8-18! Is your child interested in …
Canceled-Backyard Flocks for Beginners
*Due to the coronavirus, this class is canceled* If you’ve ever wanted to raise your own chickens, or if you …
Canceled-Gardening and Cooking: Adult Container Salad Greens
*Due to the coronavirus , this class has been canceled* Are you finding it hard to keep up with your …
NCSU, 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show Registration
The 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show will be held during the NC State Fair, with turkey check-in on October …
Canceled-Bee Series
*Due to the coronavirus , this series has been canceled.* Starting this April, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, in …
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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