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Position: Director and horticulture agent
Email: parmenterdm@co.laplata.co.us
Position: Director and horticulture agent
Email: parmenterdm@co.laplata.co.us
Position: Family and consumer science agent
Who would have guessed that in a year when the area hit the jackpot in terms of fruit tree production, we couldn’t celebrate it like we have in the past? 2020 has been defined by the “pivot.”...
DATE: Sept. 30, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
September wraps up our 2019-20 4-H year, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say it was quite the memorable year! We had a lot of ups and downs, but we made it through together. I would...
DATE: Sept. 18, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I’ll venture to guess there are some newbies to food preservation this year. It would be tough to argue the pandemic did not bring a heightened awareness to our reliance on large-scale food...
DATE: Sept. 9, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
An email came across my desk this past week, and it pretty much exemplified 2020: “The NOAA Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a moderate to high risk of much-below normal temperatures on...
DATE: Sept. 7, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I never really considered myself a “lawn guy.” Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy lying down under the shade of a tree on soft grass or seeing the outfield of the baseball field bright green...
DATE: Aug. 17, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
For the sixth week in a row, I’ve left the grocery store with a touch of sticker shock. The first few occasions, I blamed it on the purchase of higher-priced items you need only periodically. Now,...
DATE: Aug. 5, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
This pandemic has resulted in many ups and downs this year; however, I have been reflecting on how La Plata County 4-H and I have a lot to be grateful for. The support that we receive from our...
DATE: July 15, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I’ve thought about writer’s block a fair amount this week. Not just because I’m experiencing it, but also because it seems to mimic a state familiar to writers and non-writers alike. That feeling...
DATE: July 8, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I promise the next 550 words, give or take, won’t be about the weather. It’s not like I couldn’t – between the incessant wind, lack of rainfall or temperatures in the mid-90s, I could in fact write...
DATE: July 6, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
This past month, La Plata County 4-H had the honor of awarding four $500 Higher Education Scholarships to our 4-H members who graduated from high school and are continuing their education in the...
DATE: June 17, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
A few months back, I overheard my 5-year-old rattling off names of countries from around the world. My oldest is either correcting or applauding her as she attempts to match images of flags with...
DATE: June 10, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Every year, I write about the weather, and subsequently, every year, I write about writing about the weather. Kind of a “Who’s on First?” skit I do with all of you, so thanks for participating. To...
DATE: June 8, 2020 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Position: From the Extension Office
Email: ricekw@co.laplata.co.us
