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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Meat Supply Facts
You have likely seen much on the news and floating around social media in regards to potential meat shortages …
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 …
Beginners Guide to Gardening
Starting a home garden can be a daunting task. The thought of buying materials and seeds, spending hours preparing …
Albemarle Area 4-H Livestock Show - Canceled
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, new guideline restrictions for livestock shows have been put into place today March 20, …
Canceled-Pollinator Gardening
*Due to the coronavirus, this class has been canceled* There are over 200,000 animals listed as “pollinators,” which is any …
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 …
Paraquat Training
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will be holding an in-person training to help assist applicators with the new …
Canceled-Bee Series
*Due to the coronavirus , this series has been canceled.* Starting this April, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, in …
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 …
Scholarship Opportunity
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Canceled-Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
*Due to the coronavirus , this event is canceled.* The end of March marks the start of spring and the …
Pruning Ornamentals
Because of popular demand, on February 22, 2020, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present a workshop for both …
Cancelled-Small Fruit Workshop
*This event has been cancelled due to illness. The workshop will be rescheduled at a later date* Nothing is better …
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 With Container Herbs
Are you a busy cook who’s constantly rushing and running out of thyme? Or maybe you’re a cooking novice …
Currituck Landscaper’s School
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is hosting a “Landscapers School” on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from 9 a.m.–noon. …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Soybean Sunscald
Sunscald is caused by bright sunlight on a wet leaf after exposure to high temperatures. …
3 days ago
Soybean Fertilizer Burn
Fertilizer burn can occur to the soybean seed from an in-furrow application and to the …
4 days ago
Soybean Compaction
Soil compaction, caused by field traffic and heavy machinery use, can be a significant issue for …
5 days ago
Soybean Cold Damage
Cold damage in soybeans can emerge early or late in the season. This publication describes …
5 days ago
Soybean Deer Damage
This factsheet discusses recognizing and treating soybeans that have been damaged by deer in North …
5 days ago
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
5 days ago — Grow It, Eat It
Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
7/8/20
Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
7/6/20 — SoilFacts