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Larimer County 4-H

Yard & Garden

Health and Wellbeing

Larimer County Farmers' Market

Local produce and foods every Saturday

2024 Season: May 18th - October 26th

Food Safety Training

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Family Leadership Training Institute

Reducing barriers to civic participation.

Community Impacts

Learn how Larimer County Extension Impacts Your Community 

ALL EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec
07
Food Safety Works
Thu 1:00 PM Larimer County Extension Office
Dec
11
Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos / Certified Food Protection Manager
Mon 9:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office
Dec
12
Food Safety Works
Tue 1:00 PM Virtual
Dec
13
Fresh New Gardening Myths
Wed 12:00 PM Virtual
Dec
16
Certified Food Protection Manager
Sat 8:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office
Dec
16
Certified Food Protection Manager
Sat 8:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office

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. 

The History

For over 100 years, Extension has helped people in Colorado. In 1914, Congress created the Cooperative Extension Service.  Extension does not offer formal academic courses, but rather, "useful and practical information." 


CSU Specialists have expertise in: 

  • 4-H youth development
  • Agriculture
  • Health & well-being
  • Horticulture
  • Food preservation
  • Leadership development
  • Nutrition
  • Water 
  • and more 

Connected in the Community

We expand our reach by working with others. Our staff partners with hundreds of organizations, businesses, and volunteers.  

Advisory Committee

Volunteers from around Larimer County sit on the  Larimer County Extension  Advisory Committee.  Their experience and knowledge help inform our work and direction. Learn more - including how to apply. 

Cary Weiner

County Director
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

Diane Kern

4-H Program Coordinator
dkern@larimer.org

Pam Heeney

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

Diana Castro Gonzalez

4-H Program Coordinator (STEM/Juntos)
castrodc@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

Cheryl Noble

Community Development Coordinator
cnoble@larimer.org

Yutziri Reyes Dominguez

EFNEP Peer Educator
reyesdyu@co.larimer.co.us

Andy Weakland

Business Operations Manager
aweakland@larimer.org

Paula Petroff

Administrative Specialist
ppetroff@larimer.org

Cari Brown

Marketing and Communication Specialist
brownca@larimer.org

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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              Larimer County Strategic Guidance

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              Larimer County CSU Extension provides sound, research-based information and resources. Extension is committed to helping our community members adapt and thrive by providing needed education and programming.

              While the demand for Extension programs is growing, so is the need for resources to be successful. Invest in Larimer County’s future by making a gift to Extension.

               

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              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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              Larimer County Office of Colorado State University Extension

              Send email

              ADDRESS
              1525 Blue Spruce Dr.
              Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

              Phone: (970) 498-6000 

              Office Hours
              7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
              Monday - Friday

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