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Winners of the NC 4-H Horse Achievement Awards

Equine Excellence: Currituck County 4-Hers Represent

Currituck County 4-H’ers recently showcased their outstanding equine knowledge and skills while competing against members from all across the southern United States. Two Currituck 4-H members…

Baby chicks sitting on a deck

Backyard Flocks Workshop

If you’ve ever wanted to raise your own chickens or need a little help taking care of the ones you already have, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center has the class for you! From 9:00…

Pasture Establishment and Maintenance Meeting, February 22 from 10:00 - 11:30

Pasture Establishment & Maintenance Meeting

Are you planning to raise horses or livestock, but don’t know how to get your pasture started? Or maybe your once beautiful pasture has become neglected and overrun with weeds? If you need help with…

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…

red tractor and blue tents with people for our farm festival

Currituck Extension Delivers Report of 2021 Accomplishments

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck presented its annual “Report to the People” to county officials at the April 18th board of commissioners meeting. County Extension Director, Cameron Lowe…

container of strawberries advertising Agritourism Opportunity

Currituck Agritourism Promotion Opportunities

There are some exciting new agritourism promotion opportunities for farms and agribusinesses in Currituck. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck will be hosting a meeting on Friday, March 11, 2022…

poultry show winners

2021 Poultry Show 

The 2021 Currituck County 4-H Poultry project has come to an end and boy was it a great finish! The 2021 Poultry Show was held Saturday, October 2, 2021 in conjunction with the Currituck County Farm…

combine harvesting corn

Harvest Season

The end of August signals the end of summer, the start of the school year, and the beginning of harvest season for our local farmers. This past week Currituck County farmers began harvesting their…

wheat field in background with words advertising Currituck Farm Festival and logos

Currituck Farm Festival

Mark your calendars for October 2, 2021, from 1–4 p.m. for the Currituck Farm Festival, a celebration of our agricultural heritage! This event will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension,…

Farm field in background with "Save the Date" A Celebration of rural Currituck Life

Save the Date: Currituck Rural Life Celebration

If today’s fast-paced, hectic lifestyle leaves you longing for simpler times, you are not alone. Much of what draws us to this beautiful county we call home is tied to the calm we observe watching…