Larimer County Administrative Offices, District Attorney, and Courts will be closed to celebrate the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Larimer County Landfill will be open. 


Critical county services are not disrupted by closures.
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Discover the Impact: Larimer County Extension’s 2024 Annual Report

Explore the achievements and milestones of Larimer County Extension in the 2024 Annual Report! This year’s report highlights our commitment to community engagement, innovative programs, and measurable impacts that support local residents, businesses, and agriculture. Learn how we’ve fostered growth…

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From producers to purchasers: Farm2LocalBiz prompts partnerships

More than 100 local farmers, ranchers, chefs, and distributors gathered at Colorado State University’s Durrell Center for the inaugural Farm2LocalBiz Networking Event on Nov. 12.Northern Colorado producers showcased a wide range of agricultural products, from salad greens,…

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Soil Health Demo Day: Empowering Local Farmers, Hands-On Practices, and Peer Learning

August 17th, Larimer County Extension hosted the first Larimer County Soil Health Demo Day at River Ranch Farm in Loveland, CO. The event was hosted in collaboration with NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), Larimer Conservation District, Colorado State University…

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Garden to Kitchen
Larimer County Extension Office
Soil Health Demo Day
Olander Farm
Food Safety Works
Larimer County Extension Office
Basics of Preserving Food Safely
Virtual
Certified Food Protection Manager (2-day class)
Laramie River Room
Food Safety Works (virtual class)
Zoom Webinar

A Partnership

Larimer County Extension is a partnership between Colorado State University and Larimer County.

Our staff & volunteers:

  • Host workshops
  • Answer questions
  • Collaborate with the community

Thanks to the partnership between CSU & Larimer County, our programs are all low to no cost.

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Cary Weiner

Director of Extension 
cweiner@larimer.org

Rachel Wildman

4-H Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Leadership, & Shooting Sports 
wildmarm@larimer.org

Bailey Schilling

4-H Specialist, Livestock 
schillbw@larimer.org

Roxanne Bashor

4-H Program Coordinator
bashorro@co.larimer.co.us

Britney Filter

4-H Administrative Specialist 
filterbr@co.larimer.co.us

Christa Timmerman

Health and Well-being Specialist 
timmerch@co.larimer.co.us

Lisa Auer

Community Engagement Specialist 
auerlm@larimer.org

Amber Webb

Family Consumer Science Agent 
webbam@larimer.org

Alison O'Connor

Extension Professor of Horticulture 
CSU Extension in Larimer County 
astoven@larimer.org

Jessica Callen

Ag Specialist 
callenje@co.larimer.co.us

Analecia Vasquez

Retail Food Safety Program Coordinator 
vasquean@larimer.org

Maggie Switzer

Farmers Market and Food Systems Coordinator 
switzemj@co.larimer.co.us

Andy Weakland

Business Operations Manager 
aweakland@larimer.org

Paula Petroff

Administrative Specialist 
ppetroff@larimer.org

Lexie Casper

Marketing and Communications Specialist
casperle@co.larimer.co.us

Colorado State University Extension Fact Sheets provide research-based information on a wide variety of subjects in regard to agriculture, horticulture, economic development, family and consumer sciences, and youth development.

Agriculture

Help for the small acerage owner and producer, including:

  • Crops
  • Farm Management
  • Livestock

Home, Family & Finances

Resources for you and your family, including:

  • Family
  • Housing
  • Personal Finances
  • Work & Career

Insects

Information on destructive, beneficial, and invasive species, including:

  • Exotic (Non-established in Colorado)
  • Field & Forage Crop
  • Fruit, Flower & Vegetable Garden
  • General Insect Control
  • General Interest Subjects/Miscellaneous
  • Household
  • Integrated Pest Management Educational Materials
  • Stinging & Biting
  • Trees & Shrubs
  • Turfgrass

Natural Resources

Learn how to manage natural resources, including:

  • Range
  • Native Plants
  • Water
  • Wildfire & Forestry
  • Wildlife

Nutrition, Food Safety & Health

  • Foodborne Illness
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Preservation
  • Food Safety & Local Foods
  • Food Storage
  • High Risk & Special Audiences
  • High Altitude Preparation
  • Foods and Nutrients
  • Eating Patterns
  • Weight Management
  • Disease Management
  • Women’s Health
  • Infant and Child Health
  • Food and Nutrition Information and Labeling

Water

  • Home & Garden
  • Irrigation

Yard & Garden

Find information on:

  • Gardening Basics
  • Diseases
  • Flowers
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Insects
  • Native Plants
  • Trees and Shrubs
  • Yard

Also, be sure to check out:

  • PlantTalk Colorado: a partnership between Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado.
  • Master Gardeners GardenNotes for horticultural information as well as training resources for Colorado Master Gardeners and Certified Colorado Gardener students.

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Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures. 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English. Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

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