Empowerment through Education CSU Extension in Larimer County

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Empowerment through Education: CSU Extension in Larimer County

Empowerment through Education: CSU Extension in Larimer County

Extension is the outreach arm of what public Colorado university?

Extension is the outreach arm of what public Colorado university?

Colorado State University Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans

Colorado State University 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.

Larimer County Extension Adds Value to Your Community and Your Life • Unbiased, non-commercial,

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

Larimer County Extension has many programs • 4 -H Youth Development • Yard and

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

What are the funding sources for CSU Extension? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. USDA

What are the funding sources for CSU Extension? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. USDA Colorado State University Larimer County Fees and Grants ALL of the above

How many 4 -H members does Larimer County have? 1. 325 2. 805 3.

How many 4 -H members does Larimer County have? 1. 325 2. 805 3. 1, 098 4. 1, 560

There are 1, 095 4 -Hers in Larimer County! • The most popular projects:

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

CSU Extension Depends on Volunteers 1. True 2. False

CSU Extension Depends on Volunteers 1. True 2. False

Yes, Volunteers are essential for all Extension programs! • 371 4 -H adult leaders

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…

Experience Extension for Yourself! 1. Stay in your group 2. Move to the next

Experience Extension for Yourself! 1. Stay in your group 2. Move to the next station when the bell rings 1. 2. 3. 4. Agriculture and Natural Resources—Karen Yard and Garden—Tony and Alison Food Safety—Ann. Marie STEM Education—Toby 3. After visiting each station, return to your seat