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Position: Director and horticulture agent
Email: parmenterdm@co.laplata.co.us
Position: Family and consumer science agent
Over the years, I have experienced the power of youth through the La Plata County 4-H program. 4-H club programs have contributed many benefits to our local communities. Youths develop the...
DATE: Oct. 18, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Given the timing, you may be expecting words of wisdom offering creative alternatives to Halloween junk food. With a party invitation in hand and excitement in her voice, my daughter bestowed the...
DATE: Oct. 9, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I like the month of September. I really liked this last one – ridiculous heat early in the month broke with gray clouds, rainstorms that wake you up in the middle of the night and mornings wishing...
DATE: Oct. 2, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
As summer comes to a close, our 4-H program calendar year ends. As always, the year has been filled with many great achievements and accomplishments for our 4-H youth members. It is truly amazing...
DATE: Sept. 18, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Have you noticed September brings about a shift in scheduling? Parents, your kids are back in school and possibly involved in evening activities. Kid-free households, you’re still busy, but the...
DATE: Sept. 11, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I gave a talk recently called “You Grew it. Now What?” that seemed to bring out the frustrations in gardeners. And mind you, I didn’t title it “I Grew It” because my tomatoes, my divas of the...
DATE: Sept. 2, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Treasure this moment, for it won’t be long until local gardens halt production, and the variety of produce at the grocer diminishes. Should you be fortunate enough to have an excess of produce,...
DATE: Aug. 8, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I am constantly amazed by the quality and skill of the young bike riders that are continually pumping out of the Durango area. Just this past week, we had two teens win their respective classes as...
DATE: Aug. 5, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
“Proud of the past, poised for the future” is this year’s theme for the La Plata County Fair. The fair will be held Aug. 7-11, with pre-fair events Aug. 3-4. All activities will take place at the...
DATE: July 22, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Eating fruits and vegetables comes with undeniable health benefits. Dietary guidelines suggest 2½ cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day for adults. How does your intake measure up? Before...
DATE: July 12, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
If you’ve read my articles over the years, you may have noticed that our climate and/or environment tend to be pretty common topics. But really, as gardeners, or farmers, or landowners, so much of...
DATE: July 8, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
The month of June is an exciting one for the La Plata County 4-H program, and it is filled with experiences that can positively shape our members’ lives into the future. Currently, local 4-H...
DATE: June 13, 2019 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
