{"id":297,"date":"2026-05-21T20:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T20:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/?page_id=297"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:48:41","slug":"pitkin-county-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/pitkin-county-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitkin County Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Explore programs and services in Pitkin County<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">From hay sampling to plant diagnostics to on-site consultations, CSU Extension supports individuals in Pitkin County with a variety of agriculture and horticulture-related services.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=300,173 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=768,444 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=1024,592 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=1536,887 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=1400,809 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=600,347 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Pitkin-County-Rocky-Mountains.jpg?resize=1568,906 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar has-accent-4-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ceead2e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-subheading\">Featured Programs &amp; services<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Damaged leaves on a tree\" class=\"wp-image-299 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Damaged-Tree-Leaves.jpg?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Plant Diagnostics &amp; Insect Identification <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Are your plants having trouble? We can help you figure out the problem. Diagnostic services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insect ID (Free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Plant Diagnostic (Free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant Diagnostic Lab Analysis (price varies by  test)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can diagnose many issues through insect ID or basic plant diagnostics. If we&#8217;re unable to confirm the issue, we will work with CSU\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/plantclinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plant Diagnostic Lab<\/a><\/strong> to identify the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Hay Sampling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Looking to get a nutrient analysis of your hay? We have a hay sampling probe to help collect the best representative sample from your lot and help connect you with a lab for analyzing the results. Time permitting, we\u2019ll even help you out with sampling! Below are costs associated with this service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hay Sampling Probe Rental (Free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wB2Mi9R_sgtIKatNS17jzR6mb2E-0ouZ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hay Lab Testing<\/a> ($30-35)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1179\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A large roll of hay in a field\" class=\"wp-image-300 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=300,184 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=768,472 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=1024,629 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=1536,943 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=1400,860 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=600,368 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Hay-Roll.jpg?resize=1568,963 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1348\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A person with gloves works in the garden soil\" class=\"wp-image-301 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=300,253 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=768,647 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=1024,863 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=1536,1294 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=1400,1180 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=600,506 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/Gloves-in-Soil-1.webp?resize=1568,1321 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Soil Testing &amp; Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a gardener in need of information about your soil or an agricultural producer wanting fertilizer recommendations for your fields, we&#8217;re here to assist. Soil services provided include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13Jgi3GMZqhPC4KSKsjoNzZKZobro0-8I\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil Health Screening<\/a> (Free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1HvYSMmYMLtjY2GDaMHjoWIjNLTbpDqMX\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil Lab Tests<\/a> ($20-25 for field test and $40 for garden\/lawn test)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Pesticide Applicator Exam Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Garfield office is a proctor location for Colorado Pesticide Applicator examinations. Tests are required for Qualified Supervisor, Certified Operator and Private Pesticide Applicator licensure. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/cepep\/licensing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Colorado Environmental Pesticide Education Program<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for more information and study resources. We have hard copies of the Colorado Private Pesticide Applicator study manual available at our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete an exam application and schedule exam(s) through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrosignup.com\/Colorado\/LetsGo.asp?78978977777878878878800020938402938402938402938402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Metro Institute<\/strong><\/a>. During registration you will be able to pick the time and location for your exam. There is an examination fee of $41.50 per test. After passing your exam(s), there is a $75 license fee due to the CDA.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1070\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A person in PPE applies pesticides to plants in a greenhouse \" class=\"wp-image-309 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg 1070w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg?resize=300,213 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg?resize=768,544 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg?resize=1024,725 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/05\/pesticide-sprayer.jpg?resize=600,425 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-content-list is-style-brush-stroke-dark has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0012b57e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b3d42a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea4e6e879542d47b771b0a018c9cba5f\">What can we help you find?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44274e5b90965cd3cda0f2fb47d0994b\">Looking for something specific? 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