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Due to public health concerns associated with COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Currituck County Government closed county-owned facilities …
Local Foods
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Patchel.
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 …
Bee Series
*Due to the coronavirus , the April 9th class is canceled.* Starting this April, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, …
Canceled-Organic Gardening
*Due to the coronavirus , this class is canceled.* No April Fools! The esteemed Marie Mims Butler is coming to …
Canceled-2020 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show “Gardens of Eatin”
*Due to the coronavirus this event has been canceled* Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Currituck County are hosting the 2020 Currituck, Home, Flower, …
Cancelled - Extension Open House
“Extension is the best-kept secret out there.” That phrase is often used when folks describe what N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Pruning Ornamentals
Because of popular demand, on February 22, 2020, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present a workshop for both …
Cancellled-Small Fruit Workshop
*This event has been cancelled due to illness. The workshop will be rescheduled at a later date* Nothing is better …
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. …
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 …
Canceled-Gardening and Cooking: Youth Container Salad Greens
*Due to the coronavirus , this class has been canceled* Are you looking for a fun way to get your …
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 …
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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