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4-H’ers put finishing touches on projects for the county fair

The La Plata County fair kicks off in just over two weeks. Right now, many 4-H members are focused on finishing their livestock, horse and general-project record books. 4-H memb...

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

About to trash your produce? Here’s how to make it last

We throw out a quarter of our produce because it goes bad before we can eat it. This does not have to be the case if you store it effectively. Temperature and location of storage...

DATE: Jul 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Do you know our national tree?

Hint: It’s slow growing, strong

DATE: Jul 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

At the 4-H state conference, La Plata County kids shine

I hope everyone is having a great start to summer. June has been a fun-filled time for many 4-H members who have participated in a successful in-state exchange program, natural ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Let basics be foundation of your diet

“We are in this period of cacophony with food, where people are more engaged and more confused.” – The New York Times, 2013 Diet fads come and go, leaving us confused ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Firefly: An insect you can love

As a child, I held a small interest in insects. Sure, I did my fair share of dissecting ants, and by dissecting I mean pulling off the occasional leg and separating them between their thorax...

DATE: Jun 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

‘D2D’ exchange opens doors to experience

Fresh spring salads are on my plate for dinner. This spring, I am harvesting mini-kales, mini-mustards, spinach and green-leaf and red-leaf lettuces. These tasty greens from my ga...

DATE: Jun 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Studies discount difference between organic, conventional foods

Previously, I shared current research about organic versus conventional choices for milk. This week, the focus will be nutritional and contaminant/pesticide levels of organic versus conventi...

DATE: May 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Are your plants suffering? Test for herbicide carryover

During the last couple of years, numerous gardeners and farmers have reported damage to vegetable crops – mainly tomatoes, potatoes, beans and peas – after applying manure, hay or straw to t...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H’ers earn scholarships

La Plata County schools will soon be entering summer recess. I encourage all students to study hard and finish strong. I also would like to congratulate all high school students ...

DATE: May 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Is organic food better choice?

Lately, there seems to be a great deal of buzz about organic food. Is it the best way to go? When asking this question, several factors come into play, including price, quality, the presence...

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

A flower for Mother’s Day

The great Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde once wrote: “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” And while I have no idea who his pa...

DATE: Apr 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office