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Honey Extraction Workshop

From the bee hive to the bottle, we will harvest honey at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center …

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Varroa Mite Monitoring Workshop

Varroa mites are the number one issue impacting the health of bee colonies. Managing Varroa in your bee yard …

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Xeriscaping

Discover the art and science of xeriscaping in our upcoming class! Learn how to create stunning landscapes while conserving …

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High Tunnel Growing

Twelve sessions of High Tunnel Growing will be held at the Currituck County Extension Center on the third Friday …

small bonsia tree in pot on table

Indoor Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of growing and training a potted plant into a miniature tree. In this hands-on presentation, …

Field of corn and other greens

Winter Production Meetings

Private Applicator License V Training – Currituck Our first opportunity for V credits will be on Tuesday January 23 from …

Northeast Ag Expo

2023 NE Ag Expo Variety Trial Data

The Northeast Ag Expo Team is comprised of agriculture Extension agents in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans …

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Growing High Value Vegetables

Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits in unconventional ways to increase your farm profitability? Come join us …

Whole cooked turkey on platter with greens

Holiday Food Safety Hints 

Can you believe Thanksgiving is here? If you are like me there are probably dozens of items left to …

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Discover the Magic of Garlic

EVENT POSTPONED Discover the Magic of Garlic! Join us at the James Family Farm for an exciting and educational event! You …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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2025 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook

The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group (SEVEW) is proud to offer you the 25th edition …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

4 days agoLocal Foods
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Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers

This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

1 week ago
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Chapter 1. Introduction

This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

1 week ago

Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics

This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

1 week ago
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Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling

This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

1 week ago
Illustration of a conventional hydrocooler, a machine with a conveyor belt that moves food products through the hydrocooling process.

Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling

This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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