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 …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
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 …
Adult Seafood Cooking Class
Here in Currituck, we have a great resource for local and delicious food. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension on February …
Cook It Quick With the Adult Instant Pot Cooking Class!
Our high pace of life is making slow cookers a thing of the past, learn to cook it quick …
Extension Master Food Volunteer 2020 Applications – NOW OPEN!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any of these, join …
Currituck’s Olivia Patchel Wins State, Regional and National Awards
It has been a big year for Olivia (Jones) Patchel. Most recently, Mrs. Patchel was presented the “Outstanding Family …
Healthy Holiday Cooking Series
Give yourself the gift of guilt-free holidays this year with our Healthy Holiday Cooking Series! During the Holiday season, …
Aging With Gusto 2019: “Cooking With Gusto”
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County invites you to attend the 22nd Aging with Gusto Extravaganza on Thursday, October …
Back to the Basics Cooking Series
Sharpen up your Skills Back to the Basic Cooking Series Set to kick off October 18, 2019! You love to …
Local Food Newsletter - September
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
Are you overwhelmed with Medicare questions and don’t know where to begin? Mark your calendars for a “Welcome to …
Have Your Medicare Part D Reviewed by Trained Counselors
Your health needs, as well as the benefits and costs of your current prescription drug plan, change from year …
Busy Moms Cooking Series
Are you looking for some mom wins this year? Well, grab your friends and join us for our busy …
New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck …
Local Food Newsletter - August
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on figs. …
Gardening and Cooking Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is hosting a Gardening and Cooking series for the fall of 2019. This …
Local Food Newsletter - July
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on okra. …
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 …
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