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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, participants will learn how to properly care for, prune, transplant, shape, and style…

A man throwing a hay bale, adults shelling corn, a woman tossing an iron skillet

Currituck County Planes and Plows a Huge Success

The Currituck County Planes and Plows event, held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, was a huge success! Over 3,000 people attended the event to celebrate Currituck County's rich history in agriculture…

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Night Out With Extension

Are you ready for a night out where you can enjoy learning new things while having fun? We have the perfect class for you! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is partnering with…

Farmers in soybean field listening to presentations.

Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Field Day

Small farmers interested in growing niche crops or raising livestock are invited to attend the first annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Field Day on May 12, 2023, from 8:00 to 3:30 at…

Harvesting a corn field

2022 NE Ag Expo Corn Variety Trial Data

The Northeast Ag Expo Team is comprised of agriculture Extension agents in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties. Annually, this group conducts variety trials of corn,…

rich soil in hands

Fall Soil Sampling

Fall is the perfect time to sample your soil, get the results, and amend your garden, lawn, or field. Some nutrients and soil pH can take months to change, so start planning for next spring and…

Image of Apple pie and Apples with the 4-H Logo

Currituck County 4-H: An Apple a Day…

Explore the wonderful world of apples-everything from growing and production to taste nutrition and uses. Did you know that apples were the second most consumed fruit in the country in 2021 and that…

Northeast NC Niche Agriculture Conference, November 17, 2022

Northeast NC Niche Agriculture Conference 2022

The first annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Conference will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center in Barco, NC on November 18, 2022. A full day of…

Flyer for nickels for know-how referendum voting. Flyer image set on grain elevators

Nickels for Know-How Referendum

The Currituck County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The referendum is being held to let users and producers of feed or fertilizer decide if they wish to…

Multiple different species of wildflowers in bloom

Establishing a Wildflower Bed

Habitat loss is the number one factor leading to decreased pollinator populations. As we build more homes, schools, and businesses here in Currituck, we have a responsibility to protect our…