CSU Extension in Larimer County where university meets community

Extension is the outreach arm of what public Colorado university?

Colorado State University Extension Empowering through education Empowers Coloradoans to address important and emerging community issues using dynamic, science-based educational resources. Empowering through third party, research-based educational resources

Larimer County Extension Adds Value to Your Community and Your Life Unbiased, non-commercial, reliable education and information to address relevant issues Local translation of information Connection to resources Practical, prevention orientation Youth and adults of all backgrounds Extension office in every County Meets LOCAL needs, information adapted accordingly (demographic, geographic, etc) We are bridge between Community and University

Larimer County Extension has many programs 4-H Youth Development Yard and Garden Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition and Food Safety Expanded Food and Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP) Health Wellness & Family wellbeing Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) Larimer County Farmer’s Market County Fair 4H – about 50 project choices, plus STEM out-of-school offerings Yard & Garden = Master Gardener Program, Tree Team, lawn checks, Ag & NR = Building Farmer’s & Rancher’s Program, Small Acreage Assessments, Native Plant Master, Weed & Poisonous Plan Mgt, Nutrition & Food Safety– NUTRITION: EFNEP COMMERCIAL: Food Safety Works Classes (for food service workers that covers basic req’s for safe food handling, provides a 2-year certification); Certified Food Protection Manager; Cottage Food Safety training. RESIDENTIAL: Food Preservation & Prep workshops – canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting; Master Food Safety Advisor Program (trained volunteers to educate and provide community resource info on food safety Health & Well-being = Healthy individuals and families and healthy aging! Senior Access Points, GRANDcares, wellness classes FLTI - 20 week leadership and civic engagement course for youth and adults (12-17 & 18 and over) EFNEP = teaches low-income adults and youth how to make healthy food & food choices and stretch their food dollars Farmer’s Market Larimer – In 45th year May - October County Fair – 4H and Open Class competitions

What are the funding sources for CSU Extension? USDA Colorado State University Larimer County Fees and Grants ALL of the above NIFA – National Institute of Food & Agriculture CYFAR – Children, Youth & Families at Risk

How many 4-H members does Larimer County have? 325 805 1,095 1,560

There are 1,095 4-Hers in Larimer County! The most popular projects: Shooting sports Swine Horse

Science-Out-of-School Programming – STEM! 3rd through 5th grade Community centers, afterschool programs and youth organizations Free! About 1,000 kids served every year! = about 3 presentations per week

CSU Extension Depends on Volunteers True False

Yes, Volunteers are essential for all Extension programs! 386 4-H adult leaders 130 Master Gardeners 20 Master Food Safety Advisors 30 Native Plant Masters 9 Senior Access Points ambassadors 10 Civic Design Team members FLTI 9 Extension Advisory Committee members Plus more…

Interested in more? Contact us! www.LarimerExtension.org Call (970) 498-6000 Like Larimer County Extension on Facebook