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Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Two years ago, Durango and the surrounding area had a bumper crop of apples. The lack of a spring freeze when the trees were in blossom made for heavy loads, bending branches and all sorts o...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Don’t let inflammation make you sick

Inflammation is the body’s mechanism to protect itself and heal from injury or exposure to harmful substances. The purpose of the inflammation process is to remove irritants, damaged cells a...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Take a spin to see local gardens, farms

I learned to ride a bike when I was 7 years old. My sister, for some reason, felt like a wonderful Mother’s Day gift would be for Mom to wake up and see her son proudly pedaling around the s...

DATE: Aug 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Annual La Plata County Fair promises something for everyone

Come one, come all to the 2014 La Plata County Fair. The annual county fair, which will be held through Sunday, is a great opportunity for the public to enjoy many family fun act...

DATE: Aug 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Visit animals, wash your hands at fair

The La Plata County Fair is fast approaching with the rabbit and horse shows kicking off Saturday. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Personally, I always enjoy seeing the variet...

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

County fair stokes memories of grandma’s roses, pickles

Way back when, perhaps as far back as the late 1970s, I remember going to the fair with my grandma. And while my memories are a bit hazy, I seem to recall her taking me to see two things: he...

DATE: Jul 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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