Extension (Extension)

Larimer County Farmers' Market

Local produce and foods every Saturday

2024 Season: May 18th - October 26th

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

Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos / Certified Food Protection Manager

Mon 9:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office

Dec

Food Safety Works

Tue 1:00 PM Virtual

Dec

Fresh New Gardening Myths

Wed 12:00 PM Virtual

Dec

Certified Food Protection Manager

Sat 8:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office

Dec

Certified Food Protection Manager

Sat 8:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office

Dec

Certified Food Protection Manager

Wed 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.