Larimer County Extension is your local, trusted resource for lifelong learning and support. We provide practical, research-based information you can use in your everyday life. Through low to no-cost workshops, resources, and one-on-one support, we help you solve problems and build skills that matter.
About Larimer County Extension
The History
Connected in the Community
Community Needs Assessment
Showcase Videos
2025 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
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
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.
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
Larimer County CSU Extension
Email: extnsn01@larimer.org
Phone: (970) 498-6000
