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Nov 18

From producers to purchasers: Farm2LocalBiz prompts partnerships

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…

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Jul 3

Soil Health Demo Day: Empowering Local Farmers, Hands-On Practices, and Peer Learning

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…

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Mar 29

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! Larimer County Extension, with input from various local ag partners, has created a survey to better understand your current challenges and goals for your…

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ALL EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan

Food Safety Works (virtual class)

Thu 9:00am Virtual

Jan

Certified Food Protection Manager

Sat 8:00am Larimer County Extension Office

Jan

Certified Food Protection Manager (two-day class)

Wed 4:00pm Big Thompson River Room

Jan

Food Safety Works

Wed 1:00pm Larimer County Extension Office

Feb

Certified Food Protection Manager

Sat 8:00am Larimer County Extension Office

Feb

Food Safety Works

Wed 9:00am Laramie River Room

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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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