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Extension Mission
The mission of Extension is to provide information and
education and encourage the application of research based knowledge in response to local, state, and national issues affecting individuals, youth, families, agricultural enterprises, and communities of Colorado.
The Mission of Jefferson County Extension is to
empower county citizens and enhance their quality of life through education,
innovation and excellence in service.
In Jefferson County, Extension provides practical information and
educational programs for citizens who have concerns and questions about the following areas:
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4-H -
youth development program, small acreage
agriculture, community fair, certified 4-H volunteer leader program;
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Horticulture/Plant Pathology - gardening, plant disease and pest management,
plant identification, weed control, volunteer program;
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Consumer and Family Sciences - nutrition, food safety, family relationships,
money management;
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Natural Resources/Environmental Education - urban wildlife, natural
resources, Eagle's Nest/Owl's Roost environmental day camp;
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Native Plant Education - identification, life zone, habitat, ecological
relationships, landscape, food medicinal and human uses for native plants.
Disclaimer
Equal
Opportunity
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