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Empowerment through Education: CSU Extension in Larimer County

Colorado State University (CSU) Extension is dedicated to serving the needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs that safeguard health, increase livelihood, and enhance well-being. Larimer County Extension offers unbiased education, local translation of information, connection to resources, practical prevention orientation, and serves youth and adults of all backgrounds. Discover the various programs, including 4-H Youth Development, Yard and Garden, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Food Safety, Health and Well-being, and more. Volunteers are essential to Extension programs.

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Empowerment through Education: CSU Extension in Larimer County

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  1. Empowerment through Education:CSU Extension in Larimer County

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

  3. Colorado State University Extension Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs that safeguard health, increase livelihood, and enhance well being.

  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 • Food Safety, Preparation and Preservation • Health and Well-being • Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) • Expanded Food and Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP) • Senior Access Points (SAP) • Grand Cares

  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 • 1,098 • 1,560

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

  9. CSU Extension Depends on Volunteers • True • False

  10. Yes, Volunteers are essential for all Extension programs! • 371 4-H adult leaders • 130 Master Gardeners • 20 Master Food Safety Advisors • 30 Native Plant Masters • 9 Extension Advisory Committee members • Plus more…

  11. Experience Extension for Yourself! • Stay in your group • Move to the next station when the bell rings • Agriculture and Natural Resources—Karen • Yard and Garden—Tony and Alison • Food Safety—AnnMarie • STEM Education—Toby • After visiting each station, return to your seat

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