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Bacteria play critical role in overall health, well-being

The microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies, and gut health is rapidly showing a long-term influence on our microbiome. For every cell in the h...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Welcome the recent rain, now monitor soil moisture

With all the recent moisture (2.5 inches since the first of April), it’s easy to get excited about gardening. After a relatively dry and warm winter, pessimism abounded, and it w...

DATE: May 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-Hâ€™ers learn how to raise livestock, grow produce

Consumers have become increasingly aware of how their food is produced. More and more people want to know where and what methods were used in the growing of the foods they eat. ...

DATE: May 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Think ahead to minimize the burden of student loans

This is a time of year many families are having discussions about college. For starters, who is paying? A recent study of 1,000 students revealed that 84 percent presumed parent...

DATE: Apr 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

There’s no ‘perfect’ tree, but there’s a lot to love

This Friday is National Arbor Day. Really, it should be a recognized holiday – no school, no postal deliveries. We could all find a tree and decorate it, yarn-bomb it, perhaps. G...

DATE: Apr 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Giving Back Garden highlights power of local food

The 4-H Giving Back Garden is gearing up for another year of growing local food. We are excited to continue our partnership with the Old Fort Incubator Plot program in Hesperus....

DATE: Apr 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

How you can prevent food poisoning

“From farm to plate, make food safe” was the theme of this year’s World Health Day. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization highlighted the importance of food safety. Because th...

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Early delights: Asparagus, garlic

With the (early) arrival of spring so comes the flowering shrubs and trees – forsythia, plums, apricots and crabapples – as well as the initial vegetable growth from asparagus and garlic. ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Female 4-H’ers soak up experience at stock show

In celebration of Women’s History Month, I would like to highlight some amazing young women in our La Plata County 4-H Youth Development program. They are extremely passionate a...

DATE: Mar 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Young or old, estate planning wise

Ready or not, life happens. I’m talking about estate planning. No, it isn’t just for the wealthy, and it isn’t just to prepare for death. Each of us can benefit. Yes...

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

In our community, local food is growing ever deeper roots

Lists. This time of year, I tend to make them. Deep into the “educational season,” it’s easy for me to get confused about where I am supposed to be and whom I am supposed to be t...

DATE: Mar 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Young people share passion for agriculture’s future

Last weekend did not provide the snowstorm many expected. However, it did provide a strong storm of passion for local agriculture and food justice in our area. My Saturday was fu...

DATE: Mar 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office