Personnel Notes – May 2016
Print Personnel Notes Congratulations to . . . Susan Baker was recognized by NIFA during the national EFNEP Coordinators Conference in March. Her Certificate of Appreciation read “for her strong leadership over the development, testing, and validation of nutrition question for the new Adult Behavior Checklist and for her commitment and dedication to meeting deadlines […]
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Extension Update – April 7, 2016
On Behalf of JoAnn Powell: This is a long update, please read through to the end. Great information to be found. 2015 County Commissioner Satisfaction Survey Report Search Update Assistant Vice President for Engagement and Deputy Director of CSU Extension – Lou Swanson Assistant Vice President for Engagement and Deputy Director of CSU Extension – […]
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Personnel Notes – April 2016
Print Personnel Notes Sympathy to . . . Autumn Conde, Golden Plains Area – Yuma County. Autumn’s brother, JD Steckman, passed away on March 14. He was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a very young age and died of complications from this disease. Condolences can be sent to Autumn at 29640 County Road 38, Wray, […]
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Extension Update – February 12, 2016
On Behalf of JoAnn Powell: Go Broncos! #BroncoNation Americorps National Western Stock Show & School Visits Program Congratulations Best Wishes Front Range Vacancies Welcome Mark Your Calendars Training and Engagement Opportunities University Square Building AmeriCorps Twenty-three part-time AmeriCorps members are delivering STEM education in out-of-school settings across Colorado; these members add the equivalent of 11.5 […]
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Personnel Notes – February 2016
Print Personnel Notes Congratulations to . . . Bruce Fickenscher and Keith Maxey on completion of their master’s degrees in December from Colorado State University. Lou Swanson for being named to the APLU New Engagement Planning Team. See the article in ECOP Monday Minute is posted at http://ecopmondayminute.blogspot.com/2015/12/14.html. The team will recommend a process for […]
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Biochar in Colorado – 0.509
Updated by Derek Lowstuter (10/24) Quick Facts Introduction Biochar is being researched and used in a variety of applications across Colorado. Its use has the potential to provide benefits to multiple economic sectors, at multiple scales. Biochar applications may have a critical role in mitigating climate change, reclaiming and restoring land, and boosting soil health. […]
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Nutrition News – Eight ways to reduce your food footprint this season
If you are like most Americans, the last six weeks of the year are filled with family, friends and food. Especially food. Usually more food than we can actually consume, meaning much of it goes to waste. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has identified food waste as a major global problem, estimating that […]
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Personnel Notes – November/December 2015
Print Personnel Notes November 2015 Congratulations to . . . Barrett and Mallory Sikes, Baca County, on the birth of their daughter, Piper Antoinette Sikes, born on October 8. Piper weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. and was 19.5 “ in length. Sympathy to . . . The family of Gwen Bosley. Gwen passed away on […]
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Print Personnel Notes October 2015 Sympathy to . . . Cindy Nosko (Weld County). Cindy’s father passed away on September 28. Cards and condolences may be sent to Cindy and her family at 708 44th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634. Ruth Willson (State Extension Office). Ruth’s father, John Lee, passed away on August 29. Cards and condolences […]
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Soil Solarization, an alternative to soil fumigants – 0.505
Print this fact sheet by Ramesh Pokharel* (2/11) Quick Facts… Soil solarization at 99°F for 2-4 weeks almost completely prevents the emergence of many annual weeds. Efficacy of soil solarization for control of soilborne pathogens and pests is a function of time and temperature relationships. Solarization initially may reduce populations of beneficial microorganisms, but their […]
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