Join Alison O'Connor to learn about gardening myths that we commonly encounter in public culture. Are all wood mulches the same? Do clover lawns use less water than bluegrass? You'll find out!
Extension
Extension
Colorado Master Gardeners are volunteers who love lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. They attend training from CSU and share their knowledge with the community.
If you have a question about a plant (indoor or outdoor), Master Gardeners are here to help. You can bring photos or even samples.
2024 Master Gardener Office Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
May 7th - October 10th
10am - 1pm
1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Food Safety Works is a training for food service workers that covers the basic requirements for safe food handling. Successful completion of the course provides a 2-year certification. Learn more about our Food Safety Works classes here.
The Larimer County Extension Office is proud to offer Certified Food Protection Manager training in partnership with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.
Our program includes the NEHA instructor-led training and certification exam.
Please note - this class takes place over two days
The Larimer County Extension Office is proud to offer Certified Food Protection Manager training in partnership with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.
Our program includes the NEHA instructor-led training and certification exam.
You do not have to enter the Larimer County Fair to "complete" your 4-H project. However, many 4-H members enjoy exhibiting their work at the fair.
All projects have specific requirements to exhibit at the Larimer County Fair. The exhibit requirements are listed in the "premium book."
You can find a schedule of events, the premium book, and more details at The Larimer County Fair's website. The premium book is released each spring.
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 53 farmers, ag specialists, and students attended. The attendees included six Spanish-speaking women from the Hispanic Women Farming Proyecto. Interpretation was provided.
Natural fermentation is one of the oldest means of food preservation. Learn the science of preparing and storing sauerkraut and fermented vegetables safely in this hands-on workshop.
Learn the steps to safely and confidently pressure can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop.
Natural fermentation is one of the oldest means of food preservation. Learn the science of preparing and storing sauerkraut and fermented vegetables safely.