About Us
Garfield and Pitkin County Extension
CSU Extension helps local residents improve their quality of life by offering educational opportunities and programs that provide unbiased, research-based information on forestry, wildfire, gardening, and more. Through our 4-H programs, we help youth develop valuable life skills.

Our mission
Community needs drive our work. Our mission is to provide information and education, and encourage the application of research-based knowledge in response to local issues affecting individuals, youth, families, and communities.
We are part of the land-grant university system nationwide. We draw from the University’s research-based resources to strengthen community partnerships, boost the economy, engage families and youth, and enhance quality of life.
Our locations
Garfield County Office
Region:
- Western
County:
- Garfield
Pitkin County Office
Region:
- Mountain
County:
- Pitkin
Note: Pitkin County Open Space and Trails is the home for the Pitkin County CSU Extension Agriculture Specialist. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails partners with Colorado State University (CSU) Extension to extend agricultural support beyond county properties and into the broader community.
Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri*
Questions? Need assistance?
Meet the Garfield and Pitkin County Extension team
Jessica Barnett
Extension County Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
My Topics:
- Youth Development
Rosa Granados
Spanish Program Coordinator
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
Barbie Garnett
Accessible Education Specialist
Engagement and Extension
Region:
- Mountain
Counties:
- Chaffee
- Clear Creek
- Custer
- Eagle
- Fremont
- Gilpin
- Grand
- Jackson
- Lake
- Park
- Pitkin
- Summit
- Teller
27900 County Road 319, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
Carla Farrand
County Director, CSU Extension
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
My Programs:
4-H Youth Development
My Topics:
- Food & Nutrition
- Health & Well-being
- Youth Development
Mariah Foley
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
My Topics:
- Agriculture
Annie Macgregor
Accounting Technician
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
Dani Wesolowski
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Western
Counties:
- Garfield
1001 Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 1112, Rifle, CO, 81650-1112
My Programs:
4-H Youth Development
My Topics:
- Natural Resources
- Youth Development
Drew Walters
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Mountain
Counties:
- Pitkin
My Topics:
- Agriculture