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 …
The Currituck County Center Local Foods contacts are Cameron Lowe, Olivia Jones.
Local Foods
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 …
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 …
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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