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Angela Fountain
Position: La Plata County Extension Office

4-H aims to give back, make a positive difference

We at La Plata County Extension Office are so thankful for our amazing community. We are so lucky to live here and to call you all our neighbors and friends. Our 4-H program would not be as ...

La Plata County 4-H members earn awards at Colorado State Fair

The La Plata County 4-H year is officially wrapping up, and what a wonderful year it has been. Our La Plata County Fair was a huge success – full of fun and excitement. Our 4-H members were ...

Join the fun at the La Plata County Fair

Red, White and Moo! Our La Plata County Fair is in full swing. The La Plata County Fairgrounds is brimming with animals, projects and family fun. Swing down and join the excitement. The Exte...

Exchange program connects 4-H members across the country

Our La Plata County 4-H Interstate Exchange Program recently returned from an adventure-filled week visiting Wyoming County 4-H in Pennsylvania. The 4-H Interstate Exchange Program is a two-...

Busy June for 4-H features fundraiser for Ukraine

June has been a busy and fun month for our 4-H members. We have had at least one event happening every day this month. Last week, our 4-H members participated in our Adventure Day Camp. Thir...

4-H member organizes garage sale to benefit Ukraine

It’s time for spring cleaning and our awesome 4-H member, McKenzie Albright, had a wonderful idea to help you with your spring cleaning and help the residents of Ukraine by hosting a communi...

4-H members develop many skills through animal projects

Spring is in the air, which means we, at La Plata County 4-H, are gearing up for our spring and summer activities. This month, our members have and will participate in a variety of education...

Fun activities at 4-H camp also build life skills

La Plata County 4-H County Council is made up of four outstanding youths who represent La Plata County 4-H locally and at the state level. Our council members gain leadership skills through...

Extension Office, Steamworks team up to deliver 100 holiday meals

One of the many things I love about our community is how we all take care of each other. We see this every day in so many ways: from our many nonprofits to the community assistance Facebook...

4-H clubs focus on service during season of giving

Every November, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of gratefulness. The month starts off with Veterans Day, a day where we all think about the heroes of our nation and give thanks for their sa...

La Plata County 4-H adds outdoor survival skills project, talent show

October kicks off the start of our new 4-H year, which means we get to introduce new projects and events. One of our new projects we will be offering is an outdoor survival skills project. ...

La Plata County 4-H members earn awards at Colorado State Fair

Our 4-H year wraps up at the end of September, which means we get to reflect on the year we had and plan for next year. In August, we held our La Plata County Fair. It was a wonderful week –...