The oldest market in northern Colorado The Larimer County Farmers’ Market kicks off its 50th anniversary in Old Town Fort Collins on May 16.From humble beginnings, the Colorado Master Gardeners in Larimer County began the market in 1976 as an outlet to sell excess produce grown by home gardeners to their neighbors.…
Over 100 local farmers, ranchers, chefs, restaurant managers, school representatives, and distributors will gather on Feb. 5, 2026 at the annual Farm2LocalBiz local food networking event, held at Block One Events in Old Town Fort Collins.The event is co-organized by the Colorado State University Extension Office in Larimer…
To many, the image of solar panels evokes the singular idea of generating electricity from the sun's energy. But it’s a lot more, as 40 producers, land managers, researchers, and community members learned at the Front Range Agrivoltaics Demo Day at Jack’s Solar Garden in Longmont on June 10.Hosted by Larimer…
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, built partnerships, and…
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, mushrooms, and fruits to beef, bison, honey, and…
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, and Rocky Mountain Farmer Union.A total of…
