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 …
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 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 …
Introducing Our New Video Series-"How To"
Here at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County, we are passionate about extending accurate, research-based information that can improve …
How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
The grocery store is the last place most people want to spend their time. The selections are overwhelming and …
January Impacts
This year has gotten off to a very soggy start, but that did not prevent your N.C. Cooperative Extension …
How to Persevere When the New Wears Off Your New Year’s Resolutions
When the clock struck midnight on the new year, many of you made a commitment to yourself that 2019 …
It’s Medicare Time! a Medicare 101 Seminar
Do you have questions about Medicare? N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County will be holding a FREE Medicare 101 …
Kitchen Tech Series
Explore new ways to use your favorite cooking tools with our Kitchen Tech series! There are tons of kitchen tools …
It's Curtains for Carbs and Cholesterol!
N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering two crash courses in healthy cuisine this winter. These hands-on cooking classes will expand …
Cloverbud Workshop Series
Cloverbud Workshop Series 4-H is the world’s largest youth development organization and provides youth with hands-on workshops and experiences, allowing …
Create a Habit You Don’t Hate
Often when the new year rolls around we create a list of things that we believe will make us …
Cooking with the Seasons
N.C. Cooperative Extension is hosting several classes throughout the year called Cooking with the Seasons to help you learn …
“Treat Yo’ Self” Challenge
Are you trying to pour from an empty cup? 2018 has flown by and we all poured our energy …
Fill Up Your Cup With Self-Care
Have you ever heard you can not pour from an empty cup? In this metaphor, we are the cup …
Medicare Informational Session
Do you have questions about Medicare? N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will be presenting a “Welcome to Medicare and …
Staying Active in the Winter
When winter begins, you have two options: you can pull the covers up over your head or you can …
Decoding Meat Labeling
The labels on our food can be overwhelming. Meat labels can be especially tricky to decipher. When you are …
Delicious Meatless Cooking
*This class is full. Please call 232-2261 if you would like to be added to waiting list.* Are you working …
Add Flavor With Herbs and Spices
CLASS IS FULL * Please call 232-2261 if you would like to be added to waiting list.* Having the knowledge to …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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