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Position: Director and horticulture agent
Email: parmenterdm@co.laplata.co.us
Position: Family and consumer science agent
This seems like a logical weekend to think of getting into the mountains. With such high temperatures this summer, heading to the mountains is looking better and better. Last year, over 45 million...
DATE: July 2, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Summer is the time to take an adventure. For the last three years, La Plata County 4-H has teamed with Denver 4-H for a five-day adventure throughout Colorado. This trip is called D2D (Durango to...
DATE: June 15, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
My annual nutrition conference focused this year on healthy aging and the brain. Discussion included disease prevention, healthy aging and function-preserving strategies. One speaker noted that...
DATE: June 4, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
It’s the first week of June, which is typically the time when I write the “it’s the first week of June, it may be safe to plant those warm-season crops in the vegetable garden” article. I know...
DATE: June 1, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Spring is always an exciting time of year. Southwest Colorado’s weather has been predictable in its unpredictable manner. So, no matter if it is rain or shine, it’s time to get outside and start...
DATE: May 18, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Life is a series of firsts – first steps, first words and first day at school. First crush (and subsequent first broken heart), first roller-coaster ride and first concert. As we grow older, the...
DATE: May 4, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
The presidential campaign has put the topic of leadership in the spotlight. Each candidate is trying to convince voters that he or she will be the best leader for our country. Leaders have a...
DATE: April 20, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
I was sitting down to the computer Monday, getting ready to write this article, when some pretty phenomenal news came across my email: Four local gardeners were going to the White House in...
DATE: April 6, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Nearly one third of the food we purchase ends up in the trash. Wasted food is wasted money, and that stems from a variety of reasons: leftover food purchased for a specific recipe, unused food...
DATE: April 2, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. The 4-H symbol of a four leaf clover always reminds us of how lucky we are. Head, Heart, Hands and Health represent each leaf of our clover. These H’s guide us in working...
DATE: March 16, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
Abnormal. Somewhat strange. A bit peculiar with an air of absurdity. No, this isn’t how my kids describe their dad or a way to describe the 2016 Chicago Cubs, the odds-on favorite to win the World...
DATE: March 2, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
As the 2016 election year heats up, I am reminded of how important teaching citizenship can be to our youth. Across America, the 4-H Youth Development organization believes strongly in providing...
DATE: Feb. 17, 2016 | COLUMN: From the Extension Office
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