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Ag Producers Survey

If you grow and sell hay, vegetables, eggs, flowers, livestock, etc, we want to hear from you! Take our Ag Producers Survey.

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.

Larimer County agriculture producers invited to take survey

If you grow and sell hay, vegetables, eggs, flowers, livestock, etc, Larimer County Extension wants to hear from you.

More about Larimer County agriculture producers invited to take survey

02/21/2024

Blooming Success: Larimer County Master Gardeners study the top tomatoes and perfect peppers for Northern Colorado

For five years, the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners in Larimer County conducted variety trials to determine which tomato and sweet pepper varieties perform best in Northern Colorado.

More about Blooming Success: Larimer County Master Gardeners study the top tomatoes and perfect peppers for Northern Colorado

ALL EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr

Food Safety Works (virtual class)

Wed 9:00 AM Virtual

Apr

Container Gardening: Tubs of Tomatoes & Crocks of Carrots

Mon 11:00 AM Loveland Public Library

Apr

Certified Food Protection Manager

Wed 4:00 PM Larimer County Extension Office

Apr

Gardening is Good!

Fri 12:00 PM Virtual

Apr

Certified Food Protection Manager

Sat 8:00 AM Larimer County Extension Office

Apr

Waterwise Landscapes: Create Beautiful Gardens That Use Less Water

Mon 11:00 AM Loveland Public Library

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

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Rachel Wildman

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

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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

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Christa Timmerman

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

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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

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Analecia Vasquez

Retail Food Safety Program Coordinator
vasquean@larimer.org

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Maggie Switzer

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

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Cheryl Noble

Community Development Coordinator
cnoble@larimer.org

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

View a text-only version of the 2023 Annual Report

Annual Report for Website

Each year, our Showcase features highlights from the previous year as well as gives a preview on what we’ll be working on next.

2024 Showcase Video (which highlights work from 2023):

2023 Showcase Video (which highlights work from 2022):

2022 Showcase Video (which highlights work from 2021):

In 2021, our agents:

Taught/ Held:
- 41 Food Preservation & Safety Classes
- 59 Health & Wellness Classes
- 35 Agriculture & Natural Resources Classes
- 81 Yard & Garden Classes
- 11 FLTI Workshops
- 5 Mindfulness for Community Leaders Workshops
Supported 789 4-H members
Performed over 88 lawn checks
Provided over 872 community consultations

In 2021, our Volunteers:

Answered over 684 yard & garden question emails
Performed 68 tree team visits
Helped distribute 1,445 bags of produce through Market Days!
Hosted countless 4-H Youth Development events

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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 Colorado State University Extension

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

Phone: (970) 498-6000

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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