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CSU Extension in Larimer County where university meets community

CSU Extension in Larimer County empowers Coloradoans to address community issues using science-based educational resources. Get unbiased information, local translation, and practical prevention orientation on relevant issues. Explore our programs, including 4-H Youth Development, Yard and Garden, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrition and Food Safety, and more. Find out how to get involved and support us as a volunteer. Visit www.LarimerExtension.org or call (970) 498-6000.

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CSU Extension in Larimer County where university meets community

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  1. CSU Extension in Larimer Countywhere university meets community

  2. Extension is the outreach arm of what public Colorado university?

  3. Colorado State University ExtensionEmpowering through education Empowers Coloradoans to address important and emerging community issues using dynamic, science-based educational resources.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. What are the funding sources for CSU Extension? • USDA • Colorado State University • Larimer County • Fees and Grants • ALL of the above

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

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

  9. Science-Out-of-School Programming – STEM! • 3rd through 5th grade • Community centers, afterschool programs and youth organizations • Free!

  10. CSU Extension Depends on Volunteers • True • False

  11. 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…

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

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